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YHK 660L

1973 Volkswagen 1300

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,117 mi
Last recorded8,117 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 130036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 660L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bush perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount bush perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 7,664 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bush perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount bush perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 6,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,032 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE SECURING CLIP MISSING.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD WHERE MARKED.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,727 miles

Low brake performance at nearside rear and front.

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

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

coorosion showing on front steel fuel pipes. Signs of oil laekage at nearside rear brake drum. Offside front top suspension ball joint gaitor is split.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,812 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 4,787 miles

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

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

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 99,503 miles

Low brake performance for service brake.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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YHK 660L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 36,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHK 660L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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YHK 660L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is YHK 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHK 660L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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