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KFA 577F

1968 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 160037,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFA 577F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 39,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 39,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,497 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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KFA 577F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 37,570 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 KFA 577F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFA 577F registered?

KFA 577F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is KFA 577F safe to buy?

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