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EER 439D

1966 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEER 439D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 70,561 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure inner arch (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aims not very clear.

Headlamp aims not very clear.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box.

Slight play steering box.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aims not very clear.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,469 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 70,469 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EER 439D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EER 439D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EER 439D registered?

EER 439D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 8 February 1966.

Is EER 439D safe to buy?

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