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J569 PRX

1990 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Unknown119,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ569 PRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,540 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 135,440 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 135,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under body close to mot fail

Pass 3 May 2019 133,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 131,405 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 131,395 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both/flex/to/t/joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded t piece to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded t piece to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 125,746 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J569 PRX is a 1990 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 119,074 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 J569 PRX, 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 36 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 J569 PRX?

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What year was J569 PRX registered?

J569 PRX is a 1990 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is J569 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J569 PRX 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.

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