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JWM 726F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWM 726F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion under vehicle but not affecting structure

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,032 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 17,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at rear next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch at front of wheel next to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under wheel at front of wheel next to sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of vehicle adjacent to exhaust not forming any part of structure and out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of vehicle not forming any part of structure and out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 16,403 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,509 miles

slightly corrored at offside outer sill area covered with underseal and side step

Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 8,319 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,124 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 2,256 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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JWM 726F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 44,054 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 JWM 726F, 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 58 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 JWM 726F registered?

JWM 726F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is JWM 726F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWM 726F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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