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Q130BAL

1988 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Unknown67,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ130BAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,917 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,886 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,871 miles

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.

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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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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