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JHD 936J

1985 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 2007cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,788 mi
Last recorded33,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHD 936J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,007cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,160 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,356 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,531 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 6,531 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,278 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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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JHD 936J is a 1985 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHD 936J, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JHD 936J registered?

JHD 936J is a 1985 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is JHD 936J safe to buy?

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