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MDW 677G

1968 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDW 677G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 92,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not revealing cords

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2015 91,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,763 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front shock absorber top bushes perrished

Fail 9 May 2013 90,763 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front shock absorber top bushes perrished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 89,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise brake check and adjust

dip headlights connected into fog lights

slight play in steering box

slight play in top and lower ball joints

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,954 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

frunt bumper over frunt number plate

modification to rear of body luse

tyres out sticking out from body

Fail 28 Aug 2008 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

frunt bumper over frunt number plate

modification to rear of body luse

tyres out sticking out from body

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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MDW 677G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDW 677G, 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.

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What year was MDW 677G registered?

MDW 677G is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 15 November 1968.

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