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KPU 202J

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,588 mi
Last recorded4,588 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPU 202J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 4,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 4,588 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 4,362 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 4,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 3,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,521 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 3,515 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 3,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers smear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 2,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,614 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 2,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 1,326 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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KPU 202J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 37,659 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 KPU 202J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPU 202J registered?

KPU 202J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is KPU 202J safe to buy?

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