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JEG 915L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,383 mi
Last recorded29,383 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 915L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,383 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger under inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,054 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,648 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2013 28,295 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s behind wheels corroded/holed

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/f upper suspension arm

Fail 23 Jan 2012 26,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/f upper suspension arm

Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,695 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 23,679 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 23,454 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,454 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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JEG 915L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JEG 915L, 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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JEG 915L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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