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MCY 397L

2016 Volkswagen Variant

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 397L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,313 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 63,295 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake hose (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose to front caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,267 miles

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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MCY 397L is a 2016 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 397L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 397L is a 2016 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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