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YJD 827T

1978 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJD 827T
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,763 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,153 miles

All brake pipes covered and full inspection is not possible.

N/s rear brake pipe showing corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 73,130 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

All brake pipes covered and full inspection is not possible.

N/s rear brake pipe showing corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 73,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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YJD 827T is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJD 827T, 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 48 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 YJD 827T registered?

YJD 827T is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is YJD 827T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJD 827T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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