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KYX 452K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,581 mi
Last recorded23,581 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 452K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 23,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,760 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 17,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 17,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,342 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

signs of rubbing on o/s/f inner wing by wheel when on lock

Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

signs of rubbing on o/s/f inner wing by wheel when on lock

Fail 18 May 2010 12,261 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 12,261 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KYX 452K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KYX 452K, 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.

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KYX 452K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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