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P448 JNN

1996 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Unknown101,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 JNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,599 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,932 miles

Advise vehicle is an import so carried out age related non cat emissions test

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,932 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,245 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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P448 JNN is a 1996 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P448 JNN, 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.

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What year was P448 JNN registered?

P448 JNN is a 1996 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P448 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 JNN shows 12 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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