MOT Status
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160,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
reversing lights inoperative
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
reversing lights inoperative
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Plus kick up the wrong side, left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Plus kick up the wrong side, left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both brakepipes at front and rear are corroded
complete underbody covered in underseal paint.
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
Front both brakepipes at front corroded slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
complete underbody covered in underseal paint.
Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking Onto fuel tank (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F293 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 132,497 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 F293 GWT, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F293 GWT registered?
F293 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F293 GWT safe to buy?
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