MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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heavily undersealed evidence of lots of welding
modified for camper use
Brake performance not tested due to no servo (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested due to engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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PAF 317Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,260 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 PAF 317Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PAF 317Y?
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What year was PAF 317Y registered?
PAF 317Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is PAF 317Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAF 317Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PAF 317Y have outstanding finance?
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