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Q974HNC

2002 Volkswagen 1300

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,115 mi
Last recorded25,115 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ974HNC
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 25,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 25,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,937 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,937 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 23,937 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 9,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 9,226 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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Q974HNC is a 2002 Volkswagen 1300 in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q974HNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q974HNC registered?

Q974HNC is a 2002 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is Q974HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q974HNC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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