MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front steering box has slight play backlash
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front steering box has slight play backlash
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f shock leaking slightly
o/s/r brake slightly slow
n/s/r tyre has some cracking between tread
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
n/s/r tyre has some cracking between tread
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight leak from fuel pump
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight leak from fuel pump
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBK 212K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 VBK 212K, 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.
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What year was VBK 212K registered?
VBK 212K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 15 May 1972.
Is VBK 212K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBK 212K shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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