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WOD 780K

1972 Volkswagen 1300

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

41,287 mi
Last recorded41,287 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 130033,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOD 780K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 41,287 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe fouling steering system (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,238 miles

underside has had substantial repairs which are consistant with a vehicle of this age

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,199 miles

underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs which are consistant with a vehicle of this age

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,162 miles

slight corrosion around n/s/r bumper mount

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,126 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,032 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,032 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,892 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear drive shaft boot split and leaking

offside rear drive shaft boot split and leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,796 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,796 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 40,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front inner wing / bumper mounting corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,613 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 40,334 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,334 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2006 40,329 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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WOD 780K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 33,966 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 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOD 780K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOD 780K registered?

WOD 780K is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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