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YPO 354L

1972 Volkswagen 1600

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,510 mi
Last recorded51,510 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 160042,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPO 354L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 47,709 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,582 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,718 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,287 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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YPO 354L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 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 YPO 354L, 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 54 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 YPO 354L registered?

YPO 354L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YPO 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPO 354L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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