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WU16 HVX

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,030 mi
Last recorded42,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,721 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 41,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 5 Aug 2025 41,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,094 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 39,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 35,712 miles

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes getting into vehicle destinctive smell in cab

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,336 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 34,334 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 34,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,186 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 23,180 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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WU16 HVX is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WU16 HVX, 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 WU16 HVX registered?

WU16 HVX is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WU16 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 HVX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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