MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 'obscured' (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake flexie hose (5.2.3 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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UKE 496X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,780 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 UKE 496X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was UKE 496X registered?
UKE 496X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 6 November 1981.
Is UKE 496X safe to buy?
The MOT history for UKE 496X 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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