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VWC 813L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,820 mi
Last recorded46,820 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 813L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,820 miles

Front inner wings corroded.

Handbrake travel long.

Underside of vehicle has lots of underbody sealer making testing difficult.

Various areas have body filler in them.

Vehile sitting lower on offside than nearside.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

osr nsr torsion bar covers missing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,506 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

poor quality welding repair on both outer sills

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,562 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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VWC 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWC 813L, 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 VWC 813L registered?

VWC 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is VWC 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWC 813L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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