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857 UYP

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration857 UYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,777 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,764 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 54 kg v 115 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,657 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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857 UYP is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 857 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 857 UYP?

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What year was 857 UYP registered?

857 UYP is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 857 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 857 UYP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 857 UYP have outstanding finance?

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