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MES 307Y

1982 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,353 mi
Last recorded25,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Unknown51,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMES 307Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 25,338 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,038 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 22,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,037 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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MES 307Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,260 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 MES 307Y, 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 44 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 MES 307Y?

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What year was MES 307Y registered?

MES 307Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 22 August 1982.

Is MES 307Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MES 307Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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