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USK 784

1957 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,999 mi
Last recorded3,999 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSK 784
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 3,999 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f shock absorber lower mounting nut not fully engaged

o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

underside corroded

wipers smear slightly

Fail 3 May 2017 3,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f shock absorber lower mounting nut not fully engaged

o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

underside corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 3,999 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody corroded

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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USK 784 is a 1957 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 USK 784, 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 69 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USK 784 registered?

USK 784 is a 1957 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 16 April 1957.

Is USK 784 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USK 784 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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