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WKZ 8765

1998 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,758 mi
Last recorded182,758 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 8765
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 182,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 182,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 181,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 168,940 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 168,938 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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WKZ 8765 is a 1998 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKZ 8765, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKZ 8765 registered?

WKZ 8765 is a 1998 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is WKZ 8765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKZ 8765 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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