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BGY 226H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,975 mi
Last recorded46,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 226H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,975 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft gaitor deteriorating

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

battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2025 46,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,919 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 46,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,793 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 46,793 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,722 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,136 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 45,806 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 45,806 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 45,634 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 45,634 miles

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?

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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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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