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WX54 MDK

2004 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,369 mi
Last recorded71,369 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen 160037,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 MDK
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,369 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,735 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 58,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,471 miles

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,721 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,829 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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WX54 MDK is a 2004 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 37,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX54 MDK, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WX54 MDK is a 2004 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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