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BRU 477K

1978 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,652 mi
Last recorded23,652 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 477K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,652 miles

floor pan corroaded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,417 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,410 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,194 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 22,918 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 22,911 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 22,239 miles

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.

Fail 7 May 2009 22,239 miles

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.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,239 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,006 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 22,006 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,568 miles

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.

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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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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BRU 477K is a 1978 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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