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HRB 702H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRB 702H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 359 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 51 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012
Pass 13 May 2006 36,951 miles

Nearside brake back plate saturated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe from tank corroded

offside brake back plate saturated

Fail 12 May 2006 36,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe from tank corroded

nearside brake back plate saturated

offside brake back plate saturated

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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HRB 702H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HRB 702H, 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 HRB 702H registered?

HRB 702H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is HRB 702H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRB 702H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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