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CYF 848H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,071 mi
Last recorded7,071 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYF 848H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,071 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Sep 2012 7,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,933 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 5,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 3,947 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,449 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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CYF 848H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Beige with a 1,493cc 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 CYF 848H, 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 CYF 848H registered?

CYF 848H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is CYF 848H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYF 848H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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