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AOJ 778K

1971 Volkswagen 1300

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 130065,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 778K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,853 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,853 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,801 miles

Footbrake travel

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,801 miles

Footbrake travel

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,480 miles

Footbrake travel

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,478 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Footbrake travel

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,368 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

top carberetor fuel hose slightly damp

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,159 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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AOJ 778K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOJ 778K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOJ 778K registered?

AOJ 778K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AOJ 778K safe to buy?

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