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MMY 396L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 396L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch /sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

washers weak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,001 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

washers weak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear inner arch /sill corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/arch (2.4.A.3)

corroded fuel lines

nearside front tyre in poor condition

offside rear parking brake has reduced effort

oil leak

slight brake bind offside front

slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,396 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corroded fuel pipes

corrosion floor near battery

corrosion nearside front inner arch

fuel pump has dampness on case

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front side light dim

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside seat belt inertial real slow to retract

slight steering box fluid leak

washer jets weak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,396 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corroded fuel pipes

corrosion floor near battery

corrosion nearside front inner arch

fuel pump has dampness on case

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front side light dim

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside seat belt inertial real slow to retract

slight steering box fluid leak

washer jets weak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,701 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)

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,343 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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MMY 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMY 396L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMY 396L registered?

MMY 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MMY 396L safe to buy?

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