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BYR 506H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Black Petrol 1640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,942 mi
Last recorded38,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 506H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,640cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 38,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 34,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 32,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,149 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,278 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 28,266 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 25,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,264 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from the wheel bearing

Steering system lightly rubbing Steering arm rubbing on the fuel hose from the fuel tank (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,364 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,820 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear gear box mount nuts loose

Fail 20 Jun 2014 6,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear gear box mount nuts loose

Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,796 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 1,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,438 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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BYR 506H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Black with a 1,640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BYR 506H, 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

How do I check the history of BYR 506H?

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What year was BYR 506H registered?

BYR 506H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 23 July 1970.

Is BYR 506H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 506H shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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