MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFU 27K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 BFU 27K, 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 54 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 BFU 27K?
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What year was BFU 27K registered?
BFU 27K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is BFU 27K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFU 27K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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