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JMA 923K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

35,472 mi
Last recorded35,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 923K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

osf and nsf floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight play in osf suspension arms

Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

osf and nsf floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight play in osf suspension arms

Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,460 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in Rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2014 35,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

General corrosion

Slight play in Rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,133 miles

General corrosion throughout

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,133 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

General corrosion throughout

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise - fuel lines at front bulk head corroding advise clean and grease

Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise - fuel lines at front bulk head corroding advise clean and grease

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,699 miles

front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 32,676 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,296 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,406 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,171 miles

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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JMA 923K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 JMA 923K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMA 923K registered?

JMA 923K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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