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WUV 659G

1969 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 160058,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUV 659G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,653 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,802 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WUV 659G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,420 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUV 659G, 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 57 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 WUV 659G registered?

WUV 659G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 22 July 1969.

Is WUV 659G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUV 659G shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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