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PMA 167H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,603 mi
Last recorded17,603 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 167H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,142 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,173 miles

N/S front under body has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

under body corossion

Fail 17 Mar 2009 134,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

under body corossion

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 11,382 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007

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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PMA 167H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMA 167H, 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 PMA 167H registered?

PMA 167H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 5 March 1970.

Is PMA 167H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 167H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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