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Q380KUA

1997 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,466 mi
Last recorded32,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 160046,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ380KUA
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,466 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 May 2016

Offside Front brake disc insecure loose bolt (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 9,190 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 23,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,121 miles

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

slight imbalance in rear wheel braking efforts

Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,106 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight imbalance in rear wheel braking efforts

Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,796 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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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Q380KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q380KUA, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q380KUA registered?

Q380KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is Q380KUA safe to buy?

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