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A3 PWY

1989 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,475 mi
Last recorded52,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 284,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,953 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight free play in both rear & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery earth terminal requires attention

offside rear tyre cracking

slight free play in both rear & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advanced deterioration/perishing in offside rear tyre

boith wiper blades in poor condition

rear brakes out of balance nearside poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,820 miles

advanced deterioration/perishing in offside rear tyre

boith wiper blades in poor condition

rear brakes out of balance nearside poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advanced deterioration/perishing in offside rear tyre

rear brakes slightly out balance nearside poor

Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,724 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advanced deterioration/perishing in offside rear tyre

rear brakes slightly out balance nearside poor

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,662 miles

advanced deterioration/perishing in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,133 miles

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder area

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,994 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2008 50,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,974 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,974 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 50,670 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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A3 PWY is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 84,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 PWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 PWY registered?

A3 PWY is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is A3 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PWY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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