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VA52 UBU

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,252 mi
Last recorded25,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UBU
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 25,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,322 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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VA52 UBU is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 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 VA52 UBU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA52 UBU?

You can check the full history of VA52 UBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA52 UBU registered?

VA52 UBU is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is VA52 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 UBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 UBU have outstanding finance?

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