MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine mounting (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering of front axle (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering of front axle (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering of front axle (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering of front axle (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine mounting (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PPO 453K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 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 PPO 453K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PPO 453K registered?
PPO 453K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1971.
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