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HKO 577D

1966 Volkswagen 1300

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,624 mi
Last recorded5,624 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen 130069,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKO 577D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 5,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,196 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 5,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,417 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside upper swivell joint

Fail 28 Jul 2011 4,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside upper swivell joint

Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,702 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 1,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2007 1,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

part of throttle pedal missing

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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HKO 577D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300 in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKO 577D, 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 HKO 577D registered?

HKO 577D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 10 October 1966.

Is HKO 577D safe to buy?

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