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JFB 861H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,049 mi
Last recorded21,049 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 861H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 21,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,724 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 20,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,932 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 19,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,473 miles

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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JFB 861H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFB 861H, 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 JFB 861H registered?

JFB 861H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 26 June 1970.

Is JFB 861H safe to buy?

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