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WCE 603L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCE 603L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,240 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 98,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,940 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,752 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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WCE 603L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WCE 603L, 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 WCE 603L registered?

WCE 603L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is WCE 603L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCE 603L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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