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DLR 186J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 186J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 81,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 80,620 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 80,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,857 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,688 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,516 miles

both rear tyre treads perished

lower steering column coupling perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,232 miles

rear tyres walls perishing

wear front disc

Pass 17 Jul 2006 74,685 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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DLR 186J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLR 186J, 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.

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What year was DLR 186J registered?

DLR 186J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 29 June 1971.

Is DLR 186J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLR 186J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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