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JNK 360L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,806 mi
Last recorded2,806 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 360L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 2,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 2,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,522 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 614 miles

Brake bind o/s/r

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

Mark o/s/f seat belt // Brake pedal travel

N/s/f bump stop seat corrode // n/s/f bump stop missing

N/s/f door check strap disconnected // n/s/f wiper poorly fitted (incorrect clip)

N/s/f sill corroded // N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

O/s/f and o/s/r shock absorber dust gaiters split

Play/movement in steering column

fluctuation n/s/f brake // slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 26 Sep 2015 597 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim 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 floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake bind o/s/r

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

Mark o/s/f seat belt // Brake pedal travel

N/s/f bump stop seat corrode // n/s/f bump stop missing

N/s/f door check strap disconnected // n/s/f wiper poorly fitted (incorrect clip)

N/s/f sill corroded // N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

O/s/f and o/s/r shock absorber dust gaiters split

Play/movement in steering column

fluctuation n/s/f brake // slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

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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JNK 360L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JNK 360L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNK 360L?

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What year was JNK 360L registered?

JNK 360L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JNK 360L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNK 360L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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