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BPD 826H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,689 mi
Last recorded57,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 826H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,689 miles

slight play in steering assembley /joints.

underneath vehicle chassi areas covered in under seal, very hard to give an honest apprasial of condition.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,056 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,383 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,291 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,116 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,168 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,830 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,830 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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