MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
car has various modifications.
n/s/r lower suspension bolt missing.
uprated & lowered suspension.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
car has various modifications.
n/s/r lower suspension bolt missing.
uprated & lowered suspension.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?
Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BYB 498J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BYB 498J, 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 BYB 498J registered?
BYB 498J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 14 August 1970.
Is BYB 498J safe to buy?
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