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HGU 609J

2017 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,383 mi
Last recorded56,383 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Kombi52,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 609J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 55,888 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,467 miles

Front Suspension travel severely restricted

Hazard warning not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Rear Suspension travel restricted

Fail 16 May 2019 48,464 miles

Central Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake valve justbehind master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension travel severely restricted

Hazard warning not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Rear Suspension travel restricted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,683 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 46,680 miles

Braking system leaking valve behind servo (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,840 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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HGU 609J is a 2017 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 52,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGU 609J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HGU 609J registered?

HGU 609J is a 2017 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is HGU 609J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 609J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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