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KGP 558K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 558K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,229 miles

play in steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,893 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,124 miles

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

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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KGP 558K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KGP 558K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGP 558K registered?

KGP 558K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is KGP 558K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGP 558K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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