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KTR 517E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,428 mi
Last recorded93,428 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTR 517E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front tube (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,410 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,879 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,715 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2006 86,944 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 86,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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KTR 517E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KTR 517E, 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 59 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 KTR 517E registered?

KTR 517E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 16 June 1967.

Is KTR 517E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTR 517E shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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