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KCM 821F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,173 mi
Last recorded30,173 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCM 821F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 30,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,061 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 10,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 6,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 5,612 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 4,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 3,748 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 3,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 2,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 684 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 99,253 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 97,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,306 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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KCM 821F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KCM 821F, 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 KCM 821F registered?

KCM 821F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 June 1968.

Is KCM 821F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCM 821F shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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