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BRC 117H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,791 mi
Last recorded16,791 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 117H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 16,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 16,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

offside rear body mounting loose

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear fog not working

o/s/r body mounting lose but surcure

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,710 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 14,710 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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BRC 117H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BRC 117H, 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 BRC 117H registered?

BRC 117H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BRC 117H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRC 117H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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