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VRL 308S

1978 Volkswagen Unknown

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 308S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,001 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 80,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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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VRL 308S is a 1978 Volkswagen Unknown in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRL 308S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VRL 308S registered?

VRL 308S is a 1978 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VRL 308S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 308S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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