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FS05 TOW

2014 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,479 mi
Last recorded35,479 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Unknown38,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS05 TOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 35,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 27,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 18,992 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 18,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 18,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 18,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,961 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 18,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 9,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,109 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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FS05 TOW is a 2014 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 38,477 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 FS05 TOW, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FS05 TOW registered?

FS05 TOW is a 2014 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is FS05 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS05 TOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FS05 TOW have outstanding finance?

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