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VDL 309K

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,145 mi
Last recorded8,145 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 309K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,145 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 5,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 1,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,455 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corosion to nearside front wing & sill,outside any prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,995 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODING FRONT PANEL CORRODING

NEARSIDE LOWER FRONT WING AND REAR WINGS CORRODING

Oil leak

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 71,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,466 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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VDL 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDL 309K, 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 VDL 309K registered?

VDL 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is VDL 309K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 309K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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