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MHV 240L

1972 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHV 240L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,162 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres have small cracks in treads

Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres have small cracks in treads

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,390 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,678 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 31,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 31,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front boot area corroded but not within percsribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,694 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front floor corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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MHV 240L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MHV 240L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHV 240L registered?

MHV 240L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 31 August 1972.

Is MHV 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHV 240L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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