MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear suspension tube corroded
fuel stain around bottom of tank possible leak
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
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
All four wheel bearings slight play.
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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