MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
slight movement in nsf of beam bushes
poor patterns on heaslamps. corrossion setting into all mounting areas.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
hard corrosion o/s/f floor
slight bind rear brake
slight play front upper torsion bar n/s
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAO 590H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 37,659 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 XAO 590H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XAO 590H registered?
XAO 590H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 July 1970.
Is XAO 590H safe to buy?
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