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REY 354K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,857 mi
Last recorded62,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 354K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,112 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,987 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,386 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,301 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left/right front inner wings holed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,791 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle beam bearings play

front inner wings corroded

left/right front wheel bearings play

rear subframe mounting bush split

rear wheel bearing play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,114 miles

floor pan/suspension corroded

front inner wings/spare wheel well holed

Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

floor pan/suspension corroded

front inner wings/spare wheel well holed

steering box play

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,012 miles

floor pans light corrosion

front inner wings corroded

fuel tank breather pipe split

rear subframe bush split

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front/rear

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pans light corrosion

front inner wings corroded

fuel tank breather pipe split

rear subframe bush split

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front/rear

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,008 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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REY 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 REY 354K, 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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REY 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 18 July 1972.

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