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XUX 216S

2011 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,754 mi
Last recorded99,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Unknown85,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 216S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

some play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 93,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,819 miles

Slight play from steering box.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,100 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play front drag link arm rear joint

Fail 10 Aug 2019 91,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play front drag link arm rear joint

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,033 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,868 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,817 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 86,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bolt loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 81,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XUX 216S is a 2011 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 85,478 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 XUX 216S, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XUX 216S is a 2011 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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The MOT history for XUX 216S shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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