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MCY 283J

2016 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Kombi50,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 283J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,870 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,324 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,313 miles

Brake valve leaking Brake Bias Valve (3.6.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master Cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Service 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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MCY 283J is a 2016 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,812 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 MCY 283J, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 283J registered?

MCY 283J is a 2016 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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