MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advanceing under b ody corrosion,genral wear to steering joints,
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
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BGW 240H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BGW 240H, 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.
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How do I check the history of BGW 240H?
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What year was BGW 240H registered?
BGW 240H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 22 April 1970.
Is BGW 240H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGW 240H 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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