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VGW 33X

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,869 mi
Last recorded8,869 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 33X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 8,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 8,773 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 8,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 8,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 8,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,432 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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VGW 33X is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 VGW 33X, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGW 33X?

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What year was VGW 33X registered?

VGW 33X is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VGW 33X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGW 33X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGW 33X have outstanding finance?

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