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GHY 612K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 612K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,417 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,380 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer riggers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,016 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f floor correded

n/s/r arch correded

slight play n/s/f steering ilder

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,040 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,988 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,622 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,621 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise nearside rear axle end cap corroded

Fail 16 May 2007 38,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

advise various susspect repairs under underseal

Pass 22 May 2006 36,068 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 36,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GHY 612K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 GHY 612K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHY 612K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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