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BAB 136H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,666 mi
Last recorded34,666 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 136H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,666 miles

o/s and n/s/r jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 33,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 32,661 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 32,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 31,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,965 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 27,639 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 26,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,417 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 May 2016 22,775 miles

Slight blow from exhaust system in places.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 16 May 2015 20,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 16,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 13,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 10,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 7,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2010 7,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 4,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 2,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 2,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,473 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 96,436 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BAB 136H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAB 136H, 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.

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BAB 136H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 16 February 1970.

Is BAB 136H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 136H shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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