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HAD 177V

1979 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,607 mi
Last recorded10,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Unknown64,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 177V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 10,607 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 10,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 10,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HAD 177V is a 1979 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,554 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 HAD 177V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HAD 177V?

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What year was HAD 177V registered?

HAD 177V is a 1979 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is HAD 177V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 177V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAD 177V have outstanding finance?

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