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SLA 150L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,708 mi
Last recorded4,708 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLA 150L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2012 4,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,479 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,917 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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SLA 150L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLA 150L, 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

How do I check the history of SLA 150L?

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What year was SLA 150L registered?

SLA 150L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is SLA 150L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLA 150L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLA 150L have outstanding finance?

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