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NEZ 6689

1996 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,197 mi
Last recorded193,197 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Unknown101,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 6689
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 193,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outline marker lamp lens missing

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 192,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 189,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 173,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 168,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 163,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s steering drop arm

Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,733 miles

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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NEZ 6689 is a 1996 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 101,212 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 NEZ 6689, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEZ 6689 registered?

NEZ 6689 is a 1996 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is NEZ 6689 safe to buy?

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