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AOR 428J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 428J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,137 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 89,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2011 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2011 89,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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AOR 428J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOR 428J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOR 428J registered?

AOR 428J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is AOR 428J safe to buy?

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