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LY61 MDV

2012 Volkswagen Unknown

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Unknown68,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 38,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 32,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 28,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 23,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 16,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,005 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 7,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,000 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F discs inner faces have surface rust passed MOT but reading slightly uneven

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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LY61 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 68,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 LY61 MDV, 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 14 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 LY61 MDV registered?

LY61 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LY61 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 MDV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY61 MDV have outstanding finance?

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