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DOX 700K

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOX 700K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 84,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Floor rusted

Slight brake bind on O/S/F wheel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,954 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,642 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r jacking piont corroded but not weaked.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,637 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust hangs past body work

n/s/r jacking piont corroded but not weaked.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

under carrage rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,063 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2013 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 81,831 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,434 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower bump stops missing

nearside fron inner wheel arch welding incomplete (outside prescribed areas)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 77,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower bump stops missing

nearside fron inner wheel arch welding incomplete (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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DOX 700K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOX 700K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DOX 700K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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