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VAB 671L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,957 mi
Last recorded19,957 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 671L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 19,957 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 19,945 miles

Centre Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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VAB 671L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAB 671L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAB 671L?

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What year was VAB 671L registered?

VAB 671L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 28 June 1973.

Is VAB 671L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAB 671L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAB 671L have outstanding finance?

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