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ATE 800J

1970 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 800J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,657 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,892 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,774 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,333 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,750 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,523 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,250 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,809 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Oct 2008 84,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,200 miles

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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ATE 800J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 36,322 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATE 800J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATE 800J registered?

ATE 800J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 20 August 1970.

Is ATE 800J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATE 800J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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