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NYP 974E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 974E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,272 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside heavily undersealed

vehicle has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2017 77,267 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 75,946 miles

slight corrosion to rear underside

slight oil leak around base of engine

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,066 miles

has been undersilled

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,678 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 57,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,129 miles

flaky surface rust to various places

wear in front,top suspension arm inner bearings

wear in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2005 47,121 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre,s close to wear bar,s

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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NYP 974E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NYP 974E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYP 974E registered?

NYP 974E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 6 March 1967.

Is NYP 974E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYP 974E shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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