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ABW 239K

1998 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,818 mi
Last recorded35,818 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 239K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,628 miles

advise some minor rusting under ns rear seat

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,337 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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ABW 239K is a 1998 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 239K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 239K registered?

ABW 239K is a 1998 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is ABW 239K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 239K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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