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TEP 356Y

2012 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,008 mi
Last recorded186,008 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Unknown68,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 356Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 186,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,825 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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TEP 356Y is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 68,756 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 TEP 356Y, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEP 356Y registered?

TEP 356Y is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is TEP 356Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEP 356Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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