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GMA 351K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,410 mi
Last recorded51,410 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 351K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GMA 351K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GMA 351K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GMA 351K?

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What year was GMA 351K registered?

GMA 351K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is GMA 351K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMA 351K shows 3 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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