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T523 ALO

1999 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 92,651 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 92,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear tyre tread low & wearing excessively on inside edge.

oil leaking from sump nut.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,706 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,457 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,052 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,193 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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T523 ALO is a 1999 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T523 ALO, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T523 ALO registered?

T523 ALO is a 1999 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T523 ALO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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