MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,556 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Floor pan/chassis heavily under sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Repair/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Floor pan/chassis heavily under sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working Missing (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure Loom near steering arm damper/s (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Floor pan/chassis heavily under sealed
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Floor pan/chassis heavily under sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Floor pan/chassis heavily under sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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MVW 289J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MVW 289J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MVW 289J?
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What year was MVW 289J registered?
MVW 289J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 19 March 1971.
Is MVW 289J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MVW 289J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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