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PJH 586D

1966 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,461 mi
Last recorded18,461 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Unknown38,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 586D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 18,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate is damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 18,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering locking device missing all joints split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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PJH 586D is a 1966 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 38,767 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 PJH 586D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJH 586D registered?

PJH 586D is a 1966 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 3 May 1966.

Is PJH 586D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJH 586D shows 3 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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