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OUK 261L

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,660 mi
Last recorded59,660 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 261L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,639 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,348 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brake discs slightley corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 50,921 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,921 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 49,587 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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OUK 261L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUK 261L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUK 261L registered?

OUK 261L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is OUK 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 261L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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