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KAC 988L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,663 mi
Last recorded43,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAC 988L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,663 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Slight corrosion on nearside inner wheel arch

Slight corrosion on offside rear upper suspension mount

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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KAC 988L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAC 988L, 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 KAC 988L?

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What year was KAC 988L registered?

KAC 988L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is KAC 988L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAC 988L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAC 988L have outstanding finance?

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