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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
some underside and body corrosion
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
both front seatbelt anchor points modified but secure
both indicator side repeaters discoloured
offside rear brake binding on slightly
parking brake lever travel long
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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