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C907 HOE

1985 Volkswagen 1600

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,007 mi
Last recorded27,007 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC907 HOE
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 27,007 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,923 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corroison (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2020 26,689 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,938 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 24,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has general corrosion to structure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hole n/s sill not within 300

vehicle as corrosion underside

Pass 20 Aug 2016 21,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,810 miles

this vehicle has had a lot of welding repaires

Fail 24 Aug 2015 18,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

this vehicle has had a lot of welding repaires

Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,307 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 14,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,886 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front jacking point is corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front jacking point is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,076 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Fail 18 Aug 2011 8,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 3,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on n/s and offside floors and inner sills

n/s/r outer drive shaft rubber boot deterioated

o/s aim on lower limit

rear fog lamp tell tale dim

slight play in steering colum coupling

welding repair covered unable to assess

Fail 23 Jul 2008 95,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on n/s and offside floors and inner sills

n/s/r outer drive shaft rubber boot deterioated

slight play in steering colum coupling

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,214 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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C907 HOE is a 1985 Volkswagen 1600 in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C907 HOE, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C907 HOE is a 1985 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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