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EEA 368Y

1983 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Unknown63,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 368Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front step slight coroded

Fail 31 May 2019 65,895 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front step slight coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,099 miles

all suspension bushes badly perished not resulting in excesive movment

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure back plate coroded (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes badly perished not resulting in excesive movment

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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EEA 368Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEA 368Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEA 368Y registered?

EEA 368Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is EEA 368Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEA 368Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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