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ABW 116C

2000 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,188 mi
Last recorded65,188 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 116C
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,369 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front seat belt stalk /cover missing belt working o/k

slight play in both front suspension arms/joints

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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ABW 116C is a 2000 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 116C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 116C registered?

ABW 116C is a 2000 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is ABW 116C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 116C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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