MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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,
slight play in both lower arm inner bushes
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.
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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.
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What year was GFW 966K registered?
GFW 966K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 26 October 1971.
Is GFW 966K safe to buy?
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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