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HHE 988L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,201 mi
Last recorded67,201 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHE 988L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,201 miles

car heavily undersealed

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,634 miles

car is heavily undersealed

differen t size tyres on front axle to rear

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,357 miles

car heavily undersealed

suspension low -decel only brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,162 miles

car heavily undersealed

rear bumper mounts corroded-no bumpers fitted to vehicle

rear tyres cracking

steering box damp no posotive leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 62,931 miles

car floor heavily undersealed

car has been lowered at front

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

front flexi brake pipes slightly twisted

n/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread

rear bumper hangers badly corroded-no bumpers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,656 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,585 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,108 miles

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,979 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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HHE 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 HHE 988L, 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 53 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 HHE 988L registered?

HHE 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is HHE 988L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHE 988L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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