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FNJ 980L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,300 mi
Last recorded43,300 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 980L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 43,300 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

nearside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 26 May 2012 40,629 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 40,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,779 miles

slight play in the steering linkage

Pass 1 May 2009 34,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 28,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,892 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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FNJ 980L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 FNJ 980L, 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 54 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 FNJ 980L registered?

FNJ 980L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is FNJ 980L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNJ 980L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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