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OKN 708G

1968 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,764 mi
Last recorded6,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 160037,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 708G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake imbalance high but not excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2010 5,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,332 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 3,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,932 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 2,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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OKN 708G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 37,570 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 OKN 708G, 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 58 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 OKN 708G registered?

OKN 708G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 4 September 1968.

Is OKN 708G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKN 708G shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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