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LGL 229K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,888 mi
Last recorded64,888 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGL 229K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,293 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,987 miles

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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LGL 229K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LGL 229K, 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

How do I check the history of LGL 229K?

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What year was LGL 229K registered?

LGL 229K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is LGL 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGL 229K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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