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ODH 905K

1978 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 905K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,738 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 80,740 miles

Central Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in stearing box drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 80,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 80,065 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 80,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 780,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,403 miles

slight play in steering,slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,000 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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ODH 905K is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODH 905K, 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 48 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 ODH 905K registered?

ODH 905K is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 6 November 1978.

Is ODH 905K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODH 905K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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