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RJT 775K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,907 mi
Last recorded31,907 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 775K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2006 30,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 30,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJT 775K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 RJT 775K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJT 775K registered?

RJT 775K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RJT 775K safe to buy?

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