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KOP 635W

1981 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Unknown74,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOP 635W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,790 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded/rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,790 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded/rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,493 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 75,189 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,325 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,324 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

brakes slight bind

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

brakes slight bind

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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KOP 635W is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,780 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 KOP 635W, 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 45 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 KOP 635W?

You can check the full history of KOP 635W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KOP 635W registered?

KOP 635W is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is KOP 635W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOP 635W shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KOP 635W have outstanding finance?

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