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MFN 593F

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,723 mi
Last recorded13,723 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFN 593F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 13,723 miles

heavy underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 11,952 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,452 miles

general surface corrosion to front floor

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 8,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,934 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 5,805 miles

exhaust blowing + clamp corrodded

o/s/f lower swivel boot perrishing

slight play in n/s/f swivels

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

slight play n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 11 Jan 2012 5,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust blowing + clamp corrodded

o/s/f lower swivel boot perrishing

slight play in n/s/f swivels

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

slight play n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 3,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 1,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all floors becoming corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,714 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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MFN 593F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MFN 593F, 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.

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What year was MFN 593F registered?

MFN 593F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 17 August 1967.

Is MFN 593F safe to buy?

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