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DGF 431H

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 431H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,574 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty? (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,151 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cracked/perished

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,151 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls cracked/operished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 76,713 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,082 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 76,010 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,183 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,836 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 72,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

accelerator pedal loose

Fail 14 Dec 2010 72,730 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hinge on engine cover broken

inner sill panels weak due to corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,302 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DGF 431H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DGF 431H, 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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DGF 431H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 10 April 1970.

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