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CAL 182H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,651 mi
Last recorded34,651 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 182H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,651 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 34,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 34,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

rear floor pan rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,135 miles

nsr tyre wall cracking

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre wall cracking

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,009 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 28,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,586 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,579 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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CAL 182H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 CAL 182H, 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 CAL 182H registered?

CAL 182H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 24 June 1970.

Is CAL 182H safe to buy?

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