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EPX 279L

1989 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPX 279L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Prear seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Prear seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,510 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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EPX 279L is a 1989 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPX 279L, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EPX 279L registered?

EPX 279L is a 1989 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is EPX 279L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPX 279L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPX 279L have outstanding finance?

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