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UVX 353L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,077 mi
Last recorded36,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 353L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount area (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,941 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight corrosion of bulkhead

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,507 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,487 miles

N/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,589 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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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UVX 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVX 353L, 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 UVX 353L?

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What year was UVX 353L registered?

UVX 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UVX 353L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVX 353L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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