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KFV 549S

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 549S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,829 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 95,806 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 95,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 94,260 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,600 miles

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

Rear hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,347 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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KFV 549S is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 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 KFV 549S, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KFV 549S registered?

KFV 549S is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is KFV 549S safe to buy?

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