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MEL 548W

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,746 mi
Last recorded37,746 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 548W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,746 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 37,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 26,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 17,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,726 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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MEL 548W is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MEL 548W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEL 548W?

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What year was MEL 548W registered?

MEL 548W is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is MEL 548W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEL 548W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEL 548W have outstanding finance?

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