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TAP 754R

1977 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,258 mi
Last recorded15,258 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 754R
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 15,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 13,393 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 13,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt both inner and outer (2.4.G.4c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 12,025 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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TAP 754R is a 1977 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAP 754R, 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 49 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 TAP 754R registered?

TAP 754R is a 1977 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TAP 754R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 754R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAP 754R have outstanding finance?

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