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BHM 397H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 397H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,064 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 55,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,381 miles

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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BHM 397H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BHM 397H, 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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What year was BHM 397H registered?

BHM 397H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is BHM 397H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHM 397H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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