MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery insecure
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery insecure
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear body corroded (by torsion tube)
Offside Rear driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
oil leak
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear body corroded (by torsion tube)
Offside Rear driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
oil leak
rear brakes imbalanced
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion & damaged bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no clamp fitted (4.13 (a) (i))
N/S track rod dust boot deteriorated
N/S/F body mounting corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure also has body mounting bolt missing
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
fuel cap seal perishing
no wipers or washers fitted as custom wind shield fitted
rear brake application slightly uneven
rear registration plate damaged
slight play in N/S/F upper ball joint
slight play in steering column
steering coupling perishing
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working N/S/R indicator illuminates when foot on brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play excessive unable to tell if upper or lower ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no clamp fitted (4.13 (a) (i))
N/S track rod dust boot deteriorated
N/S/F body mounting corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure also has body mounting bolt missing
N/S/F brake disc pitted
O/S trans axle boot area moist of oil
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
fuel cap seal perishing
no wipers or washers fitted as custom wind shield fitted
rear brake application slightly uneven
rear registration plate damaged
slight play in N/S/F upper ball joint
slight play in steering column
steering coupling perishing
N/S track rod dust cover starting too perish
N/S/F body mounting corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure also has body mounting bolt missing
O/S track rod end has sight play
no wipers or washers fitted as custom wind shield fitted
rear number plate damaged but still readable
rear shock lower bushes perished
slight play in both front upper ball joints
slight play in steering column
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
N/S track rod dust cover starting too perish
N/S/F body mounting corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure also has body mounting bolt missing
O/S track rod end has sight play
no wipers or washers fitted as custom wind shield fitted
rear number plate damaged but still readable
rear shock lower bushes perished
slight play in both front upper ball joints
slight play in steering column
N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT HAS LIFT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
clutch bites high, advise clutch soon
n/s/f body mount/frame head starting to corrode, body mount bolt missing, advise rectification
rear lower shock bushes going soft, advise new shocks
rear reg plate damaged
advise new brake fluid feed hoses
advise weld repairs to n/s/f framehead/body mount
advise x4 new shocks
both n/s/f and n/s/r brakes lazy, advise full brake strip and clean
o/s/f upper inner torsion arm bearing worn, n/s/f upper slight
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear number plate loose
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s and n/s door chck straps not connected
o/s/f lower swival, sercuring nut has no pertruding thread
rear number plate loose
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
long park brake travel
n/s/f framehead bolt missing but secure to body
o/s/f frame head minor corrosion
slight twist on o/s/f brake flexi
throttle cable fraying at carb
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
long park brake travel
n/s/f framehead bolt missing but secure to body
o/s/f frame head minor corrosion
slight twist on o/s/f brake flexi
throttle cable fraying at carb
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?
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BGY 226H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BGY 226H, 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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BGY 226H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 9 June 1970.
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