MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Front (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Front (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear seat missing at time of retest
mainbeam tell tale inoperative- not testable for a vehicle of this age
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
mainbeam tell tale inoperative- not testable for a vehicle of this age
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
different size tyres front to rear
hand brake travel feels high
items removed from rear view mirror before test (on passenger seat)
main beam tell tale inop
noise when rear wheels spun, bearings?
play in front suspension, o/s/f lower worse
play in front wipers/park high on screen
play in steering arm/joint
rear seat back does not secure upright
scratch/mark on n/s front screen above wiper
slight exhaust blow
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMA 247K is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 JMA 247K, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was JMA 247K registered?
JMA 247K is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 August 1979.
Is JMA 247K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMA 247K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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