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GUK 905J

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,568 mi
Last recorded48,568 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 905J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 44,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,797 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,854 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,549 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear drive shaft boots are deteriorated

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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GUK 905J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GUK 905J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUK 905J registered?

GUK 905J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 28 July 1971.

Is GUK 905J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUK 905J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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