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TGC 767L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,506 mi
Last recorded23,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 767L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 23,506 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 234,987 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle bothsides (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,086 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Corrosion-N/S & O/S Front Sills.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

areas of corrosion on floor pan

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,964 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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TGC 767L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGC 767L, 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

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What year was TGC 767L registered?

TGC 767L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TGC 767L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 767L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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