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UCW 826L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 826L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 85,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some brake pipes are heavily greased/undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,741 miles

some brake pipes are heavily greased/undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,144 miles

nearside front suspension bumpstop mounting holed by corrosion

steering shaft flexi coupling deteriorated and will soon require attention

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 79,972 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UCW 826L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCW 826L, 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 UCW 826L?

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What year was UCW 826L registered?

UCW 826L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is UCW 826L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCW 826L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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