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955 BAU

1958 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration955 BAU
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 83,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 8,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 8,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,206 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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955 BAU is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 955 BAU, 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.

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What year was 955 BAU registered?

955 BAU is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 24 March 1958.

Is 955 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 955 BAU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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