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641 BAR

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration641 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 48,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 46,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,929 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes are badly routed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,572 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fuel line routed badly.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fuel line routed badly.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,286 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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641 BAR is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 641 BAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 641 BAR registered?

641 BAR is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is 641 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 641 BAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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