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RGO 304L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,502 mi
Last recorded10,502 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGO 304L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,502 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 10,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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RGO 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 RGO 304L, 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 53 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 RGO 304L registered?

RGO 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RGO 304L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGO 304L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGO 304L have outstanding finance?

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