MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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W196 XAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Unknown in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 136,796 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 W196 XAA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of W196 XAA?
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What year was W196 XAA registered?
W196 XAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W196 XAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W196 XAA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W196 XAA have outstanding finance?
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