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OCL 157H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 157H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,571 miles

Chip in screen

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,528 miles

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

hole in neareside floor but not structural

nearside front tyre starting to wear

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,640 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,765 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,651 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,958 miles

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

wear in steering box idler arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,298 miles

both front wheel bearings loose

wear in steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,811 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 26,928 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine has oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 12,469 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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OCL 157H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OCL 157H, 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.

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What year was OCL 157H registered?

OCL 157H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 19 June 1970.

Is OCL 157H safe to buy?

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