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FEA 26L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,077 mi
Last recorded10,077 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 26L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 10,077 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,502 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no interior fitted in rear at time of test

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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FEA 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEA 26L, 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 53 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 FEA 26L?

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What year was FEA 26L registered?

FEA 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is FEA 26L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEA 26L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEA 26L have outstanding finance?

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