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DOY 182M

1974 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 182M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 80,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,010 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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DOY 182M is a 1974 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DOY 182M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DOY 182M?

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What year was DOY 182M registered?

DOY 182M is a 1974 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is DOY 182M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 182M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DOY 182M have outstanding finance?

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