MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q130BAL is a 1988 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,812 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 Q130BAL, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was Q130BAL registered?
Q130BAL is a 1988 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is Q130BAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q130BAL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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