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NLM 505K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,764 mi
Last recorded11,764 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLM 505K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,764 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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NLM 505K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLM 505K, 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 NLM 505K registered?

NLM 505K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is NLM 505K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLM 505K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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