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A3 BUC

2015 Volkswagen Unknown

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,639 mi
Last recorded71,639 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Unknown37,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 62,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,936 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,099 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,260 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,229 miles

major adaptions to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 39,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

major adaptions to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre and rear rubber hangers perished.

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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A3 BUC is a 2015 Volkswagen Unknown in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 BUC, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 BUC registered?

A3 BUC is a 2015 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is A3 BUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BUC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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