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OFA 385H

1969 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 160058,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFA 385H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,057 miles

both sill areas corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both sill areas corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 65,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,660 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,992 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 59,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,248 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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OFA 385H is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,420 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 OFA 385H, 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 57 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 OFA 385H registered?

OFA 385H is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 5 December 1969.

Is OFA 385H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFA 385H 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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