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VFH 312M

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 312M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,411 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe cracking under o/s front wing

fuel lines to carb and pump cracking with age

n/s front tyre cracking with age

Fail 7 Nov 2011 14,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe cracking under o/s front wing

fuel lines to carb and pump cracking with age

n/s front tyre cracking with age

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,842 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

long foot brake travel

o/s jacking point corroded

steering dampner o/s bush in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2010 12,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

long foot brake travel

o/s jacking point corroded

steering dampner o/s bush in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,641 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,405 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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VFH 312M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 VFH 312M, 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 53 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 VFH 312M registered?

VFH 312M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is VFH 312M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFH 312M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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