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AWO 155K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,994 mi
Last recorded64,994 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWO 155K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,758 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,461 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,452 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,883 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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AWO 155K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWO 155K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AWO 155K?

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What year was AWO 155K registered?

AWO 155K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is AWO 155K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWO 155K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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