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FVL 171M

1979 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,576 mi
Last recorded47,576 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 171M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 47,576 miles

Nearside Front axle slight corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear brake plate damp

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front panel corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle slight corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear brake plate damp

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 44,057 miles

Nearside sill corroded

front panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill corroded

front panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,807 miles

nearside floor corroded

nearside front axle slightly corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front panel corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front axle slightly corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front panel corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,930 miles

nearside front cross panel corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front inner step corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,219 miles

nearside sill, corroded

offside front step/ floor, slightly corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front step/ floor, slightly corroded

nearside rear inner arch, slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front step/ floor, slightly corroded

nearside rear inner arch, slightly corroded

nearside sill, corroded

offside front step/ floor, slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 36,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 77,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,576 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.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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FVL 171M is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVL 171M, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 171M registered?

FVL 171M is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is FVL 171M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 171M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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