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F964 PYY

1989 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF964 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,521 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded/holed

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

unable to open tail gate

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both lower engine mounts perished and split

steering rack bushs slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2020 71,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both lower engine mounts perished and split

steering rack bushs slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,003 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both front and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,642 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 69,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,271 miles

o/s/r engine mount perrished

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,232 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,797 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,633 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 May 2007 55,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2007 55,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2006 44,989 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 44,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F964 PYY is a 1989 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F964 PYY, 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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F964 PYY is a 1989 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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