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Q137DRS

1984 Volkswagen Unknown

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Unknown51,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ137DRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026
Pass 24 Oct 2024 4,479 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 4,479 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 3,097 miles

front indicators to be fitted further forward

Pass 26 May 2022 1,631 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fork seals leaking.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 1,621 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Not working on front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion under vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fork seals leaking.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 1,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 1,576 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 1,414 miles

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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Q137DRS is a 1984 Volkswagen Unknown in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,188 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 Q137DRS, 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 42 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 Q137DRS registered?

Q137DRS is a 1984 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 27 July 1984.

Is Q137DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q137DRS shows 9 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.

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