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UWY 761X

1981 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,216 mi
Last recorded39,216 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Unknown74,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWY 761X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,216 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Fail 2 Oct 2025 39,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill adjacent to leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkage arm between steering box and offside pivot point. rear most ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill adjacent to leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkage arm between steering box and offside pivot point. rear most ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,781 miles

all tyres perrished

areas of corrosion

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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UWY 761X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWY 761X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UWY 761X?

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What year was UWY 761X registered?

UWY 761X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UWY 761X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWY 761X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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