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HPM 527L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,978 mi
Last recorded3,978 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 527L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 3,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 3,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

slight movment from nearside front seat runner mountings

Fail 17 Apr 2010 3,022 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

slight movment from nearside front seat runner mountings

Pass 11 Apr 2009 2,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 1,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 766 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HPM 527L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 HPM 527L, 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.

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What year was HPM 527L registered?

HPM 527L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is HPM 527L safe to buy?

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