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M407 BGO

1994 Volkswagen 1600

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,063 mi
Last recorded146,063 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 BGO
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,063 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 146,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside rear low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,697 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,697 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under cab (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,073 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,073 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,272 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 144,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven pulling to left 35% (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,250 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 142,751 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2013 142,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 142,126 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 141,963 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 141,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 141,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 140,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 140,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 139,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 138,013 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 138,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M407 BGO is a 1994 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M407 BGO, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M407 BGO is a 1994 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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