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TJA 721R

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,116 mi
Last recorded64,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 721R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 64,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 59,770 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 57,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 56,388 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 56,388 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 53,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 43,891 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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TJA 721R is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 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 TJA 721R, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TJA 721R registered?

TJA 721R is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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