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KKG 239E

1967 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,327 mi
Last recorded30,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKG 239E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 30,327 miles

n/s outer sill requires further attaching at bottom

Fail 7 May 2011 30,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s outer sill requires further attaching at bottom

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,309 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,161 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 22,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,601 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 18,601 miles

Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,652 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 15,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight travel on handbrake

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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KKG 239E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KKG 239E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KKG 239E registered?

KKG 239E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 12 June 1967.

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