MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
slight noise from front wheel bearings
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)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for LAB 886K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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