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BYF 300H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,665 mi
Last recorded31,665 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 300H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all four wings modifed

all front and rear lights modifed

most of the steering has been modifed

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all four wings have been modifed

all front and rear lamps have been modifed

most of the steering has been modifed

under car has been painted over

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all four wings have been modifed

all front and rear lamps have been modifed

most of the steering has been modifed

under car has been painted over

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all four wings have been modifed

all rear lamps have been modifed

front head lamps have been modifed

most of steering have been modifed

under neath vehicle has been painted over

Fail 27 Jul 2011 31,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all four wings have been modifed

all rear lamps have been modifed

front head lamps have been modifed

most of steering have been modifed

under neath vehicle has been painted over

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,975 miles

led front lamps cycle type mudguards fitted

vehicle extensively modified

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,694 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,676 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,620 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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BYF 300H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYF 300H, 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 BYF 300H registered?

BYF 300H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is BYF 300H safe to buy?

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