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NCL 785H

1970 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Unknown28,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCL 785H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,033 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,032 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,554 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 90,554 miles

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

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL (4.1.D.1b)

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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NCL 785H is a 1970 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 28,388 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 NCL 785H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCL 785H registered?

NCL 785H is a 1970 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is NCL 785H safe to buy?

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