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MLW 309L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,179 mi
Last recorded11,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLW 309L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 11,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 11,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 10,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 10,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 10,468 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2017 10,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 10,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 9,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 9,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

air vent wire insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,418 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2007 7,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 7,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MLW 309L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in White 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 MLW 309L, 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 MLW 309L registered?

MLW 309L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is MLW 309L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLW 309L 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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