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R2 GNS

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 GNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 142,674 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 117,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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R2 GNS is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R2 GNS, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R2 GNS registered?

R2 GNS is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is R2 GNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 GNS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 GNS have outstanding finance?

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