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EBR 956S

1978 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,542 mi
Last recorded32,542 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBR 956S
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 32,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,533 miles

n/s rear chassis leg slightley corroded within 30 cm of engine mount

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,488 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

1/off side rear floor pan holed and corroded 2/off side front out rigger incorectly repaired 3/ near side front out rigger corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,745 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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EBR 956S is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBR 956S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBR 956S registered?

EBR 956S is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is EBR 956S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBR 956S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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