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ORV 121H

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 121H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear inner wheelarches [rear ends]

Surface corrosion floor pans / underside &c..

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracket around front beam mounting bush corroded on lower section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear inner wheelarches [rear ends]

Surface corrosion floor pans / underside &c..

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,394 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 61,362 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength both sides (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (3.1.9)

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

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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ORV 121H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 37,659 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 ORV 121H, 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 56 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 ORV 121H registered?

ORV 121H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 28 April 1970.

Is ORV 121H safe to buy?

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