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KWB 752J

1971 Volkswagen 1300

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,363 mi
Last recorded58,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 130065,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWB 752J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion front floor

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on all four wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,648 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion on all four wheel arches

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on nearside & offside sills

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on front & rear wings

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on nearside & offside outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2013 52,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

corrosion on front & rear wings

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on rear of offside outer sill

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

corrosion on front & rear wings

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on rear of offside outer sill

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,380 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

corrosion at rear of offside lower sill

corrosion on nearside & offside front & rear wheel arches

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,570 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on offside sill bottom

front & rear bumper mountings corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,272 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside front & rear bumper mountings

slight corrosion at rear of offside outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,104 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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KWB 752J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWB 752J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWB 752J registered?

KWB 752J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 26 June 1971.

Is KWB 752J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWB 752J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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