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BYB 498J

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 498J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,347 miles

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.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,313 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 902,667 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 90,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,734 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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