CarVerify

Free Car Check

VW 4885

1928 Austin 7

Beige Petrol 747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1928 Austin 72,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW 4885
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1928
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
View full Austin 7 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 May 2012 6,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight play in both king pins

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lift in both king pins onto thrusts advise reworking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,053 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Full Austin 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VW 4885 is a 1928 Austin 7 in Beige with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1928 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 2,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW 4885, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 98 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VW 4885?

You can check the full history of VW 4885 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VW 4885 registered?

VW 4885 is a 1928 Austin 7, first registered on 19 May 1928.

Is VW 4885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW 4885 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VW 4885 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VW 4885. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.