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NJT 153J

1970 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 153J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 41,956 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,505 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,698 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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NJT 153J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 36,322 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 NJT 153J, 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 56 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 NJT 153J registered?

NJT 153J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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