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SPL 560M

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,886 mi
Last recorded46,886 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 560M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,884 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,818 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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SPL 560M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 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 SPL 560M, 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 53 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 SPL 560M?

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What year was SPL 560M registered?

SPL 560M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is SPL 560M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 560M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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