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CSL 381

1999 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 381
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 18,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 18,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

the f/n/s tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 12,940 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 12,924 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,921 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise near side rear inner gatior split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,825 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 10,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 10,507 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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CSL 381 is a 1999 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CSL 381, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CSL 381 is a 1999 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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