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floor pan corroaded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
os front disc corroaded
rear indicators
slight noise ns front wheel bearing
Both n/s/f upper and lower swivel joint rubbers split.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front wheel bearings slightly worn.
Indicators fast.
N/s/f inner wing deteriorating.
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/s/r outer driveshaft boot split.
Rear exhaust protruding from rear of vehicle.
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both n/s/f upper and lower swivel joint rubbers split.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front wheel bearings slightly worn.
Indicators fast.
N/s/f inner wing deteriorating.
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/s/r outer driveshaft boot split.
Rear exhaust protruding from rear of vehicle.
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both front headlamp beam break off points too far to left.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/s/r outer driveshaft boot split. Both n/s/f upper and lower swivel joint rubbers split.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear exhaust protruding from vehicle.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front tyre 145/15 rear tyres 185/15.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside outer driveshaft rear boot split
suspension bumpstops rear missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?
Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRU 477K is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 BRU 477K, 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.
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What year was BRU 477K registered?
BRU 477K is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is BRU 477K safe to buy?
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