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HDG 780D

1966 Volkswagen 1300

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen 130069,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDG 780D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,426 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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HDG 780D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 69,377 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 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDG 780D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDG 780D registered?

HDG 780D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 15 July 1966.

Is HDG 780D safe to buy?

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