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YYK 145T

1974 Volkswagen 1600

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,223 mi
Last recorded19,223 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYK 145T
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake cable bracket insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,431 miles

underside (front )floor areas cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2013 138,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

underside (front )floor areas cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 312,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 91,482 miles

Offside front bump stop

Nearside front bump stop

Fail 7 May 2008 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front bump stop

Nearside front bump stop

Pass 8 May 2007 88,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,567 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,565 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YYK 145T is a 1974 Volkswagen 1600 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YYK 145T, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YYK 145T is a 1974 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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