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EGH 376J

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Gold Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,926 mi
Last recorded10,926 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 376J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 10,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 8,969 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,450 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 5,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 3,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 2,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 2,181 miles

Drivers seat adjustment/mounts loose fitting.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front steering & suspension ball joint boots deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate too high but legible.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 2,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers seat adjustment/mounts loose fitting.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front steering & suspension ball joint boots deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate too high but legible.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 574 miles

Front & rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front brake imbalance only just met requirements.

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 571 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & rear wheel bearings have slight play.

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,527 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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EGH 376J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 37,659 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 EGH 376J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGH 376J registered?

EGH 376J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EGH 376J safe to buy?

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