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WVR 588L

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,530 mi
Last recorded64,530 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVR 588L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,530 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear sill corroded

vehicle underside has been extensively welded and is heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,448 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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WVR 588L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 WVR 588L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WVR 588L?

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What year was WVR 588L registered?

WVR 588L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is WVR 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVR 588L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVR 588L have outstanding finance?

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