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UNU 531K

1972 Volkswagen Unknown

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,163 mi
Last recorded93,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Unknown39,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNU 531K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 93,160 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering very stiff (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,415 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 89,782 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,714 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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UNU 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 UNU 531K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UNU 531K registered?

UNU 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is UNU 531K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNU 531K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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