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EGV 156H

1979 Volkswagen Variant

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,383 mi
Last recorded35,383 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 156H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,082 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,832 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,541 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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EGV 156H is a 1979 Volkswagen Variant in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGV 156H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGV 156H registered?

EGV 156H is a 1979 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is EGV 156H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 156H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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