MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in steering assembley /joints.
underneath vehicle chassi areas covered in under seal, very hard to give an honest apprasial of condition.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
difficult to assess corrosion due to lots of underseal
steering wheel has slight play top and bottom
welding on front vender very poor
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
difficult to assess corrosion due to lots of underseal
steering wheel has slight play top and bottom
welding on front vender very poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
has slight play in steering drop arm
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?
Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.
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BPD 826H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BPD 826H, 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 BPD 826H registered?
BPD 826H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 February 1970.
Is BPD 826H safe to buy?
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