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PHJ 274G

1968 Volkswagen 1300

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,202 mi
Last recorded13,202 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 274G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1968
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

areas of under body/chassis heavily corrodid,

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend renewal

nearside carpet has been left insecure which has made possibel to inspect prescribed area of seat belt mounting that had previosly not been possible to inspect

non standard headlamp dip switch fitted not marked

replacement offside sill has a seam that has not been welded [marked with chalk]

Fail 4 Mar 2009 13,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

areas of under body/chassis heavily corrodid,

non standard headlamp dip switch fitted not marked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 7,945 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,002 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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PHJ 274G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1300 in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHJ 274G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 58 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHJ 274G registered?

PHJ 274G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 11 September 1968.

Is PHJ 274G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 274G shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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