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MCY 379J

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 379J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,500 miles

Brake Warning Lamp Innop

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front & Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front & Rear Lower Panels have Light Corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Underbody Components and Rubbers Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 47,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Fuel system component insecure Vac pipe split on corroded sill (7.2.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Lower Suspension & Shock rubbers deteriorated but no excessive play

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Back (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake and sidelight warning lamps innop

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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MCY 379J is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 379J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 379J registered?

MCY 379J is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is MCY 379J safe to buy?

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