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FLP 407J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLP 407J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,659 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,041 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,458 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 13,455 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,619 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,183 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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FLP 407J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 FLP 407J, 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 55 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 FLP 407J registered?

FLP 407J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is FLP 407J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLP 407J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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