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MPX 739J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,169 mi
Last recorded12,169 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 739J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 12,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer door sill corroded

Rear Lower 1/4 panels corroded both o/s & n/s

Pass 1 Apr 2020 10,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 10,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner chassis corroded around bumper iron but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2017 9,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner slight corrosion starting around bumper iron

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 8,667 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 6,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 4,350 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 1,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 1,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 99,031 miles

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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MPX 739J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 MPX 739J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPX 739J registered?

MPX 739J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 April 1971.

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