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GBT 278L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,160 mi
Last recorded6,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 278L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 5,945 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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GBT 278L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 GBT 278L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBT 278L registered?

GBT 278L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is GBT 278L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBT 278L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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