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VGR 614L

1972 Volkswagen Unknown

Gold Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,306 mi
Last recorded1,306 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Unknown39,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGR 614L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 1,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 1,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 737 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 580 miles

Speedo cable fouling steering rack.

Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.

Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 580 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both foul the chassis. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Multiple bolts loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose Multiple bolts loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.

Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedo cable fouling steering rack.

Pass 27 May 2021 329 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.

Nearside Rear 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 Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedo cable fouling on steering arm.

Fail 24 May 2021 329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front (5.2.3 (f))

Both front shock absorber nyloc nuts not engaged on the nyloc.

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing rubbing on steering column. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Lower front gearbox mount securing nuts only on 3-4 threads.

Nearside Rear 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 Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedo cable fouling on steering arm.

Brake fluid very low.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 9 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

front shock absorber lower nuts not entering nylock

front tyres a different size to rears

gearbox rear mounting nuts on approx. 3-4 threads

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

speedo cable touching steering arm on lock

very slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2020 6 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

front shock absorber lower nuts not entering nylock

gearbox rear mounting nuts on approx. 3-4 threads

speedo cable touching steering arm on lock

steering box lock tabs not peened over

very slight oil leak

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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VGR 614L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Gold with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VGR 614L, 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 VGR 614L registered?

VGR 614L is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is VGR 614L safe to buy?

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