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AYT 881H

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,281 mi
Last recorded14,281 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYT 881H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 14,281 miles

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front floors o/s/f innerarch and rear outer sill panels

exhaust pertrude bumper and very hot

rear no.plate loose

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,165 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 14,165 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AYT 881H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 37,659 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 AYT 881H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYT 881H registered?

AYT 881H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 27 February 1970.

Is AYT 881H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYT 881H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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