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TRP 156F

1968 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,340 mi
Last recorded7,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Variant61,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRP 156F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,340 miles

FLOOR PAN HAS CORROSION SIGNS IN VARIOUS PLACES

WIPER BLADES DETERIATING

Pass 5 Sep 2008
Fail 13 Aug 2008 3,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 381 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 380 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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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TRP 156F is a 1968 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 61,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRP 156F, 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 58 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 TRP 156F registered?

TRP 156F is a 1968 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 31 December 1968.

Is TRP 156F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRP 156F shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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