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VBK 212K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBK 212K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,818 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 91,256 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,149 miles

o/s/f shock leaking slightly

o/s/r brake slightly slow

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,006 miles

n/s/r tyre has some cracking between tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,987 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,987 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,945 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,945 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,829 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 90,829 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,668 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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