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VBY 581L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,202 mi
Last recorded27,202 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 581L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 27,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,515 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings corroded near to suspension mountings

offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 22,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 21,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disics worn advise new disics at next pad change

Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disics worn advise new disics at next pad change

Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,636 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,146 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,687 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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VBY 581L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBY 581L, 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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VBY 581L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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