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DRO 255K

1972 Volkswagen 1300

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 130033,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRO 255K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 May 2009 91,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,207 miles

general structure of vehicle rusty

nearside wheel has slight play

offside steering joint has play

Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,097 miles

o/s front chassis leg starting to rust

o/s front inner wing starting to rust

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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DRO 255K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 33,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRO 255K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRO 255K?

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What year was DRO 255K registered?

DRO 255K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is DRO 255K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRO 255K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRO 255K have outstanding finance?

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