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YWA 496G

1969 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 160058,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWA 496G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,440 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 88,991 miles

All bump stops missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near bump stop mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,773 miles

All bump stops missing

Corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion near bump stop mounting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering damper damp

Steering slightly rough

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 29 Apr 2021 87,773 miles

All bump stops missing

Corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion near bump stop mounting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering damper damp

Steering slightly rough

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Dec 2019 87,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,478 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some underside and body corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2017 85,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some underside and body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,502 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 78,502 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,947 miles

both front seatbelt anchor points modified but secure

both indicator side repeaters discoloured

offside rear brake binding on slightly

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

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

front and rear tyres are differant sizes

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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YWA 496G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,420 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 YWA 496G, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YWA 496G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 24 January 1969.

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