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MPL 954L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,392 mi
Last recorded68,392 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPL 954L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

slight blow on exhaust

track rod end dust covers slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,392 miles

oil leak from engine

slight blow on exhaust

track rod end dust covers slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,217 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s front tyre outer side wall cracking, just ok at time of test

oil leak

slight movement in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,051 miles

rear shocker lower bushes deteriated, ok at time of test

rear silencer repaired

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension is on bump stops

nearside rear tyre surface cracks in sidewalls

rear inner and outer cv boots are cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 67,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 66,289 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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MPL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPL 954L, 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 MPL 954L registered?

MPL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is MPL 954L safe to buy?

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