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ERU 110L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 110L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 May 2007 68,223 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 60,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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ERU 110L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 ERU 110L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERU 110L?

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What year was ERU 110L registered?

ERU 110L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is ERU 110L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 110L shows 2 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 ERU 110L have outstanding finance?

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