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WWU 553J

2020 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Unknown20,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWU 553J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 25,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 29,347 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 29,327 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front panel incorrectly repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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WWU 553J is a 2020 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,197 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 WWU 553J, 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 6 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 WWU 553J registered?

WWU 553J is a 2020 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is WWU 553J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWU 553J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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