MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch /sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slight corrosion
washers weak
oil leak from engine
rear brake pipes corroded
washers weak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Rear inner arch /sill corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/arch (2.4.A.3)
corroded fuel lines
nearside front tyre in poor condition
offside rear parking brake has reduced effort
oil leak
slight brake bind offside front
slight exhaust blow
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corroded fuel pipes
corrosion floor near battery
corrosion nearside front inner arch
fuel pump has dampness on case
nearside front inner arch corroded
nearside front outer sill corroded and holed
nearside front side light dim
nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall
offside seat belt inertial real slow to retract
slight steering box fluid leak
washer jets weak
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corroded fuel pipes
corrosion floor near battery
corrosion nearside front inner arch
fuel pump has dampness on case
nearside front inner arch corroded
nearside front outer sill corroded and holed
nearside front side light dim
nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall
offside seat belt inertial real slow to retract
slight steering box fluid leak
washer jets weak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear handbrake effort low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?
Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MMY 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMY 396L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MMY 396L registered?
MMY 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is MMY 396L safe to buy?
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