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EVU 165C

2001 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVU 165C
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 71,979 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2014 70,776 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 70,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,878 miles

play n/s steering arm

play at steering wheel

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,467 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,990 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 64,986 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 63,793 miles

slight visual smoke

Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,426 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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EVU 165C is a 2001 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EVU 165C, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EVU 165C registered?

EVU 165C is a 2001 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is EVU 165C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVU 165C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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