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FIL 8133

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,452 mi
Last recorded5,452 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8133
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 5,452 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Doors corroded inner

Driver controls hard to reach

Front Axle very corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Sills corroded around previous repairs

Small play rear wheel bearings

Vehicle heavily modified

Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,443 miles

Driver controls hard to reach

Nearside Front Axle very corroded

No sign of locking device on steering box arm

Oil leak ()

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Small play rear wheel bearings

Vehicle heavily modified

Pass 7 May 2015 5,437 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 May 2015 5,437 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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FIL 8133 is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FIL 8133, 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 FIL 8133 registered?

FIL 8133 is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 6 June 1970.

Is FIL 8133 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 8133 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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