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CRO 149F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,872 mi
Last recorded37,872 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRO 149F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,828 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,694 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,682 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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CRO 149F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 44,054 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 CRO 149F, 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 58 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 CRO 149F registered?

CRO 149F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 2 May 1968.

Is CRO 149F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRO 149F shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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