MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
some brake pipes are heavily greased/undersealed
some brake pipes are heavily greased/undersealed
nearside front suspension bumpstop mounting holed by corrosion
steering shaft flexi coupling deteriorated and will soon require attention
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does UCW 826L have outstanding finance?
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