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Q62JJO

1997 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ62JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026
Fail 29 Apr 2026

Front Lower Driver's seat with a defective structure seat base welding and split (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Handlebar insecure to the extent that detachment is likely move in clamps (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced passenger seat mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front handlebars flex/weak

Rear serious oil leak, engine

Pass 6 May 2025

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Handlebar insecure to the extent that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2024 114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022

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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Q62JJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q62JJO, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q62JJO registered?

Q62JJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is Q62JJO safe to buy?

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