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SAM 3A

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 3A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 2 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 2 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 2 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 2 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 2 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 2 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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SAM 3A is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,500cc petrol 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 SAM 3A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAM 3A?

You can check the full history of SAM 3A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAM 3A registered?

SAM 3A is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is SAM 3A safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 3A 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 SAM 3A have outstanding finance?

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