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LAB 886K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 886K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 89,495 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,780 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,975 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,198 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,017 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 82,720 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 82,714 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST BLOWING FROM 4 BRANCH JOINT

NEARSIDE EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

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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LAB 886K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LAB 886K, 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

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What year was LAB 886K registered?

LAB 886K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is LAB 886K safe to buy?

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