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BFH 209J

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,786 mi
Last recorded21,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 209J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 21,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet test

Pass 12 Nov 2024 18,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 15,957 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 12,607 miles

wet test

Pass 10 Nov 2021 10,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 9,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 8,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 5,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 2,353 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 2,353 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak hub oil seals seaping both sides ()

general corrosion

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,894 miles

rear axle oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,306 miles

horn weak

offside front torsion bar end balljoint dust cover deteriorating

some dampness at rear hubs

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 88,616 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery weak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,968 miles

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

rear brake hoses secured by plastic ties

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front arch coroded but outside prescribed areas

rear brake hoses secured by plastic ties

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,891 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre well worn

steel brake pipes poorly mounted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,601 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 64,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BFH 209J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BFH 209J, 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 BFH 209J registered?

BFH 209J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is BFH 209J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 209J shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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