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MPF 939L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 939L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,099 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,099 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S rear chassis plate corroded near jack point and bumper mountings. Not within a prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,901 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 48,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MPF 939L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MPF 939L, 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 MPF 939L registered?

MPF 939L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPF 939L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 939L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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