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WAS 188

1963 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,007 mi
Last recorded44,007 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 188
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,007 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,229 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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WAS 188 is a 1963 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAS 188, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WAS 188?

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What year was WAS 188 registered?

WAS 188 is a 1963 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is WAS 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 188 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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