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OBU 720P

2018 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,918 mi
Last recorded40,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Unknown27,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 720P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 40,142 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,237 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 37,231 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OBU 720P is a 2018 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 27,381 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 OBU 720P, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBU 720P?

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What year was OBU 720P registered?

OBU 720P is a 2018 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 4 April 2018.

Is OBU 720P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 720P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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