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SNB 458J

1971 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNB 458J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 57,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,194 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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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SNB 458J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SNB 458J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNB 458J registered?

SNB 458J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is SNB 458J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNB 458J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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