MOT Status
Mileage
73,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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PBC 374W is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,780 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 PBC 374W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of PBC 374W?
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What year was PBC 374W registered?
PBC 374W is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is PBC 374W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PBC 374W shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PBC 374W have outstanding finance?
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