MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
very low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
very low
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLB 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,907 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 DLB 171Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of DLB 171Y?
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What year was DLB 171Y registered?
DLB 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is DLB 171Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLB 171Y 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.
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