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PPO 453K

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,814 mi
Last recorded72,814 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 453K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,814 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 72,814 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,720 miles

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?

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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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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