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505 YDE

1958 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 YDE
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 66,181 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,743 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 275
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 178
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 147
brake binding 143
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
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505 YDE is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 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 Wolseley 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 505 YDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 505 YDE registered?

505 YDE is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 11 December 1958.

Is 505 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 YDE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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