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PVL 770V

1980 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Unknown41,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 770V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,473 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 67,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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PVL 770V is a 1980 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,845 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 PVL 770V, 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 46 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 PVL 770V?

You can check the full history of PVL 770V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PVL 770V registered?

PVL 770V is a 1980 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is PVL 770V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 770V 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.

Does PVL 770V have outstanding finance?

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