MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Slight play in front suspension joints.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in front wheels.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in front wheels.
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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