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XVR 830M

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,001 mi
Last recorded28,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVR 830M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,001 miles

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs stone shields badly corroded

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,998 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs stone shields badly corroded

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,086 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 26,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,668 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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XVR 830M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XVR 830M, 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

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What year was XVR 830M registered?

XVR 830M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XVR 830M safe to buy?

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