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C510 MGM

1985 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,271 mi
Last recorded148,271 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC510 MGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,271 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,271 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 148,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,271 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

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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C510 MGM is a 1985 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C510 MGM, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C510 MGM registered?

C510 MGM is a 1985 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C510 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C510 MGM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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