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HNP 224S

1987 Volkswagen 1600

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 224S
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sills corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,292 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sills corroding

Fail 19 May 2021 83,290 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot, outer sills, boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

underseal to underside repairs

Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside sill and rear corroded (holes) (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre age related cracking recommend replacing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside outer sill holed & corroded

general corrosion to the vehicle, sill, floors, panels, including axle beams & suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,017 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under dash (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under dash (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under dash (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside outer sill holed & corroded

general corrosion to the vehicle, sill, floors, panels, including axle beams & suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,516 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 77,252 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,620 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheels buckled

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 11,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2006 6,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 6,371 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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HNP 224S is a 1987 Volkswagen 1600 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HNP 224S, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HNP 224S is a 1987 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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