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MSK 816

1977 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 816
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Bumper overrider corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,614 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven Slow (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Bumper overrider support corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven Slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Bumper overrider support corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside of vehical covered in underseal

parking brake on minimum requirment

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside of vehical covered in underseal

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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MSK 816 is a 1977 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MSK 816, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSK 816 registered?

MSK 816 is a 1977 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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