Olivernuttall 10 Posted February 10, 2016 Hello. Im new to this forum, this is my frist post. I'm looking to invest in a 16v. I did a hpi check and the millage dropped by nearly 50, 000 miles in 2011. Can millage be tampered with? Is the a problem that anyone has come across? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 10, 2016 Probably changed the speedo for a second hand one, unless it's a concours low miler I'd be more interested in the general condition and body than the numbers on the dash Oh and welcome by the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Blount 11 Posted February 10, 2016 David is right, there that old now as long as the condition is Ok I wouldn't worry, more than likely it's had a replacement dash as he's said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olivernuttall 10 Posted February 10, 2016 Going to view one on Friday. Any tips on what to look out for? I believe it has the common fault that seems to crop up online a lot with the sunroof not working correctly. Also it was running rough and someone disconnected a sensor which seemed to sort the problem? Any ideas what that is about? I'm guessing a replacement sensor would solve this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Blount 11 Posted February 10, 2016 Look in the WIKI there is a buying guide in there that's really good! Sunroof like you say, general rust a round the jacking points and filler cap. Poor idle issues are really common (trust me I know)and ABS issues are also common and an MOT fail so make sure you check. Really strong cars really compared to other makes so if the body and engine are strong you should be alright. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) In terms of mileage old MOTs are the only way to go, you can also access all old MOT information from when the switched to digital MOTs (2005) from here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history You only need the reg number and vehicle make now. Edited February 11, 2016 by Yandards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 11, 2016 Even MOT's don't tell the full story. My engine was rebuilt about 60K ago, but that isn't reflected in the mileage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 12, 2016 In terms of mileage old MOTs are the only way to go, you can also access all old MOT information from when the switched to digital MOTs (2005) from here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history You only need the reg number and vehicle make now. good link I like that Yandards thank you I have anice little print out for each rado now & has proven the mileage on the valver is genuine (the large history file I originally had for it was lost when I brought it back) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted February 12, 2016 Even MOT's don't tell the full story. My engine was rebuilt about 60K ago, but that isn't reflected in the mileage. Agreed but in terms of looking for discrepancies with replacement instrument clusters, potential clocking issues and any advisories on previous MOTs it is very helpful. At the end of the day an old second hand car is just that, even a full dealer service history can be faked with little effort and even when they have been in the dealer it is no guarantee the work has been done. A friends VR he had back in 2006 came with a full VW service history and had supposedly has a brake fluid replacement less than 2000 miles and 6 months prior - both rear bleed nipples were seized and rusted up and the fluid that came out into a jar was half black.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted February 12, 2016 Full history, serviced every year lol Brake fluid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 12, 2016 Wow, thats err, pretty shocking! Looks like it had been sat in a river for about a year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted February 12, 2016 Wow, thats err, pretty shocking! Looks like it had been sat in a river for about a year! Passed its MOT 20 Jan, pics taken 30 Mar. Ebay purchase, drove the van 200 miles to home, the brake pedal pulsed violently inch or so every time I pressed it, the guy used to drive his kids around in it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe3954 10 Posted February 13, 2016 Full history, serviced every year lol Brake fluid I can't see the problem - looks great lol He probably got it serviced by someone at halfrauds if it's in that state Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culshaw 1 Posted May 11, 2016 looks like it's been in the Tees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
