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F205 CYD

1988 Volkswagen Unknown

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Unknown67,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 CYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,588 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusty / fluctuating

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low / just passed at 16 %

Fail 30 Apr 2024 96,562 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low / just passed at 16 %

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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F205 CYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Unknown in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,812 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 F205 CYD, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F205 CYD?

You can check the full history of F205 CYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F205 CYD registered?

F205 CYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F205 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 CYD 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.

Does F205 CYD have outstanding finance?

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