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MMO 842E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

825 mi
Last recorded825 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 842E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015
Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,015 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,015 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 98,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear drive shaft boots minor leak

Pass 24 May 2012 94,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 92,798 miles

both front tyres perishing on side walls

nearside front body mounting beginning to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both front tyres perishing on side walls

nearside front body mounting beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,201 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

both rear drive shaft gaiters leaking gearbox oil

Fail 7 Oct 2009 92,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

both rear drive shaft gaiters leaking gearbox oil

Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,643 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre/s are perished

front brakes slightly binding

nearside front lower shock bush becoming worn

nearside front lower swivel becoming worn

steering coupling bush deterating

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,259 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 91,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 91,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

advise nsr tyre perishing

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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MMO 842E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MMO 842E, 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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MMO 842E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 15 May 1967.

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