MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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OWT 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 OWT 581K, 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 54 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 OWT 581K?
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What year was OWT 581K registered?
OWT 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1972.
Is OWT 581K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OWT 581K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OWT 581K have outstanding finance?
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