MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Starter motor slightly loose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Starter motor slightly loose
Accelerator pedal slightly loose
Starter motor slightly loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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ABE 871K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 ABE 871K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ABE 871K?
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What year was ABE 871K registered?
ABE 871K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 25 January 1972.
Is ABE 871K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABE 871K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ABE 871K have outstanding finance?
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