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FRC 858J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 858J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,747 miles

neearside front top shock absorber rubber bush has worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 85,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,783 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,134 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 75,128 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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FRC 858J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRC 858J, 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

How do I check the history of FRC 858J?

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What year was FRC 858J registered?

FRC 858J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is FRC 858J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRC 858J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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