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AGK 696W

1981 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 696W
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,861 miles

n/s wing mirror

play on n/s/r wheel bearing

play on the steering link

Fail 6 Aug 2008 87,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s wing mirror

play on n/s/r wheel bearing

play on the steering link

Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis repaired sections covered thick material

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,809 miles

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

front and rear chassi corroded but n ot holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but not holed

slight play in stearing box

Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,809 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but not holed

slight play in stearing box

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,753 miles

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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AGK 696W is a 1981 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AGK 696W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AGK 696W is a 1981 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 12 June 1981.

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