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WA66 GCV

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,866 mi
Last recorded63,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA66 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 63,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,020 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf rim slight damage to outer section (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre outer sidewall is scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low and discs are grooved (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low and discs are grooved (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 26,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 26,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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WA66 GCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA66 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA66 GCV registered?

WA66 GCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is WA66 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA66 GCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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