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FLG 979K

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 979K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 36,387 miles

Near side outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in front seat runners

Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in front seat runners

Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in front seat runners

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion Bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Front seat slightly insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in front seat runners

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,830 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in front seat runners

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,222 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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FLG 979K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLG 979K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FLG 979K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 15 March 1972.

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