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MCY 296J

2016 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,781 mi
Last recorded19,781 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 296J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 19,121 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

service brake travel could be better

Fail 12 May 2017 19,121 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service brake travel could be better

Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,208 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,208 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bolt lose (6.1.B.1a)

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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MCY 296J is a 2016 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MCY 296J, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 296J is a 2016 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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