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XAO 590H

1970 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,827 mi
Last recorded58,827 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 160037,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 590H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,343 miles

poor patterns on heaslamps. corrossion setting into all mounting areas.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,890 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,821 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for XAO 590H shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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