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HES 40D

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,131 mi
Last recorded39,131 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 40D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,131 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,032 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 39,026 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working working on dipped beam (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi mounting (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and underside of inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,953 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,947 miles

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

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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HES 40D is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,672 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 HES 40D, 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 59 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 HES 40D registered?

HES 40D is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 5 July 1967.

Is HES 40D safe to buy?

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