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OLK 520L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,595 mi
Last recorded91,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLK 520L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 90,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,267 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front top suspension arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front floor/inner flitch starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front suspension joints.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,398 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in front wheels.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in front wheels.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,256 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

non standard front numberplate is fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front seats slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 67,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OLK 520L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLK 520L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLK 520L registered?

OLK 520L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is OLK 520L safe to buy?

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