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KYH 378K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,302 mi
Last recorded6,302 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 378K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,302 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 6,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

vehicle has had various welding repairs but most from the inside of vehicle, makes underside look holed but solid.

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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KYH 378K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 KYH 378K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYH 378K?

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What year was KYH 378K registered?

KYH 378K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is KYH 378K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYH 378K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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