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J918 SPK

1992 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,648 mi
Last recorded106,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 SPK
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2006 106,648 miles

both doors are not same as original test and are red not blue

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2006 106,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both doors are not same as original test and are red not blue

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2005 106,611 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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J918 SPK is a 1992 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J918 SPK, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J918 SPK registered?

J918 SPK is a 1992 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J918 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J918 SPK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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