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KGO 178K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

16,498 mi
Last recorded16,498 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 178K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,498 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 16,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Reel (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 16,347 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure end cap bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,926 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and cracking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan of Vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill and Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre is periched and cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 141,151 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 141,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 13,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 11,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 7,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 73,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KGO 178K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 KGO 178K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGO 178K registered?

KGO 178K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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