1959 Volkswagen Unknown 1.8L Petrol · 989 UYP
1959 Volkswagen Unknown (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2016. Recorded mileage 4,678 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 1776cc
989 UYP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 4,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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989 UYP Mileage History
- 25/03/20224,661 mi
- 08/04/20224,678 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 445 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
989 UYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Volkswagen Unknown (989 UYP) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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