MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?
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BGF 971H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BGF 971H, 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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BGF 971H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 29 June 1970.
Is BGF 971H safe to buy?
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