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JBD 644N

1975 Volkswagen 1300

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

16,163 mi
Last recorded16,163 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 644N
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,360 miles

damage to both front inner wings

general corrosion

nearside door corroded

nearside font shock absorber rubber bush perished

nearside washer blocked

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering column uj

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 13,360 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front pannel (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damaged to offside and nearside inner wings

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

nearside door corroded

nearside front shock absorber rubber bush perished

nearside washer blocked

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering column Uj

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,912 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,906 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,136 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f head lamp glass missing

o/s/r wheel arche slight corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r floorpan has slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,991 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r floorpan has slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 40,344 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,969 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 37,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,478 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 36,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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JBD 644N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300 in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JBD 644N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBD 644N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 27 March 1975.

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