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HHH 383D

1966 Volkswagen 1500

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen 150045,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHH 383D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1966
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,102 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,045 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks at rear drive tubes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f front panel slightly corroded at brake pipe mounting

o/s/r has oil leak at drive tube

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 83,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HHH 383D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500 in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,246 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 HHH 383D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHH 383D registered?

HHH 383D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 24 October 1966.

Is HHH 383D safe to buy?

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