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HYR 366K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,260 mi
Last recorded42,260 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYR 366K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,254 miles

Offside Rear wing panel loose at bottom

underside of vehicle coated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,620 miles

underside of vehicle coated

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres are slightly out of shape when rotated!

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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HYR 366K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 HYR 366K, 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 55 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 HYR 366K?

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What year was HYR 366K registered?

HYR 366K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is HYR 366K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYR 366K shows 11 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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