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KUV 851K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,465 mi
Last recorded36,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 851K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

generally tatty on underside

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,980 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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KUV 851K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUV 851K, 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 KUV 851K registered?

KUV 851K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is KUV 851K safe to buy?

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