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YWC 437L

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,733 mi
Last recorded32,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 437L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,680 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,146 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,935 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,386 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 4,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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YWC 437L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 YWC 437L, 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 55 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 YWC 437L registered?

YWC 437L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YWC 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWC 437L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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