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WRP 106H

1979 Volkswagen 1600

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 106H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 93,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,790 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 937,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 937,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering damper inscure

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,495 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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WRP 106H is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600 in Beige 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRP 106H, 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 47 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 WRP 106H registered?

WRP 106H is a 1979 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 17 December 1979.

Is WRP 106H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRP 106H 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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