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AEV 117L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 117L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,406 miles

Offside Rear suspension tube corroded

fuel stain around bottom of tank possible leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

borderline fuel stain lower tank

fuel cap seal borderline

o/s/rear suspension tube corosion borderline

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

borderline fuel stain lower tank

fuel cap seal borderline

o/s/rear suspension tube corosion borderline

Pass 11 Aug 2011 714,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,514 miles

All four wheel bearings slight play.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,758 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,454 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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AEV 117L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 AEV 117L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEV 117L registered?

AEV 117L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is AEV 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 117L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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