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Q801TWN

1991 Volkswagen Unknown

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,138 mi
Last recorded1,138 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Unknown117,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ801TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 1,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 746 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 379 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 2,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 2,507 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens inside unit moved so flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working on foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 1,328 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 1,328 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 2 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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Q801TWN is a 1991 Volkswagen Unknown in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 117,210 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 Q801TWN, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q801TWN registered?

Q801TWN is a 1991 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is Q801TWN safe to buy?

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