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RJY 830K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,471 mi
Last recorded22,471 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 830K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 22,471 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake possibly contaminated with oil

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches corroded at rear both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 22,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter damp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak could be engine oil requires further investigation (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r has low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake possibly contaminated with oil

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches corroded at rear both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer wing badly corroded and becoming dethatched needs attention

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 22,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vallance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower outer wing badly corroded and becoming dethatched needs attention

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 1/4 panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 20,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 1/4 panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch around fuel filer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 19,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch around fuel filer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,270 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded upper area not within perscribed area

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill upper (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 17,270 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded upper area not within perscribed area

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill upper (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,854 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 16,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 9,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,970 miles

outer sills rusty

rear subframe mounting points rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2006 7,950 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 7,911 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RJY 830K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJY 830K, 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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RJY 830K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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