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525 CCE

1962 Volkswagen 1500

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,480 mi
Last recorded38,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration525 CCE
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front shock absorber bushes starting to perish

near side rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

off side front shock absorber bushes starting to perish

off side rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Offside Front shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,460 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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525 CCE is a 1962 Volkswagen 1500 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 525 CCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 64 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 525 CCE?

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What year was 525 CCE registered?

525 CCE is a 1962 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 18 December 1962.

Is 525 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 CCE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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