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PTB 567K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTB 567K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,960 miles

Nearside seat belt belt slow to retract

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

hazard switch insecure but working

Fail 14 Jan 2025 62,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

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

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

hazard switch insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,935 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 62,935 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,648 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 61,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 61,431 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,622 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 60,190 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,190 miles

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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PTB 567K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PTB 567K, 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 PTB 567K registered?

PTB 567K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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