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R300 DRH

2006 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,334 mi
Last recorded179,334 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Unknown168,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 179,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 179,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 176,782 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 176,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 172,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 169,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 169,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 168,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 168,336 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R300 DRH is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 168,790 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 R300 DRH, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R300 DRH?

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What year was R300 DRH registered?

R300 DRH is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is R300 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 DRH 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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