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PLA 297E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,982 mi
Last recorded54,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 297E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,982 miles

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

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

floor & chassis starting to rust

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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PLA 297E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLA 297E, 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

How do I check the history of PLA 297E?

You can check the full history of PLA 297E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PLA 297E registered?

PLA 297E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 16 May 1967.

Is PLA 297E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 297E shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 297E have outstanding finance?

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