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TBP 262K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,159 mi
Last recorded25,159 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 262K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,343 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE

NSF HEADLAMP AIM HIGH

NSF TYRE AGE CRACKED

NSR TYRE WORN 2.0MM

OSF HEADLAMP AIM LOW

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Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,343 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,943 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed all appears ok

Fail 18 Apr 2006 19,888 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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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TBP 262K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 TBP 262K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TBP 262K?

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What year was TBP 262K registered?

TBP 262K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is TBP 262K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBP 262K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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