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GPX 636H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,304 mi
Last recorded65,304 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPX 636H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/o/s lower body heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/o/s lower body heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEAT EXCHANGERS NOT CONNECTED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STIFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SEAT BOLTS PERTRUDING THROUGH FLOOR PLAN

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER WIRING CHAFFING ON BODY

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GPX 636H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GPX 636H, 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 GPX 636H registered?

GPX 636H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is GPX 636H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPX 636H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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