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SNE 284

1956 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,462 mi
Last recorded8,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNE 284
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 8,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 8,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 8,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 8,091 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 8,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 7,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 7,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 7,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 7,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,723 miles

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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SNE 284 is a 1956 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SNE 284, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNE 284?

You can check the full history of SNE 284 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SNE 284 registered?

SNE 284 is a 1956 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 3 January 1956.

Is SNE 284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNE 284 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNE 284 have outstanding finance?

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