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PGF 54K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,621 mi
Last recorded9,621 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 54K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,621 miles

offside/nearside floor and nearside rear inner quarter corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,706 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 8,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,067 miles

exstensive previous welding repairs

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2007 99,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corosion os floor to sill and nsr bumper mount

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corosion os floor to sill and nsr bumper mount

Fail 7 Nov 2006 97,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

corosion os inner sill †nsr bumper mount

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corosion os inner sill †nsr bumper mount

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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PGF 54K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PGF 54K, 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 PGF 54K registered?

PGF 54K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is PGF 54K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 54K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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