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GFW 966K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,042 mi
Last recorded31,042 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 966K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,042 miles

play in n /s/f upper suspension arm.

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play on n/s belly plan,

Pass 19 May 2006 27,154 miles

slight play in both lower arm inner bushes

Fail 15 May 2006 27,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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GFW 966K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFW 966K, 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 GFW 966K registered?

GFW 966K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 26 October 1971.

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The MOT history for GFW 966K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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