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PRA 821E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRA 821E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,263 miles

under body corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,263 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury suspension mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,252 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,658 miles

Oil leak

battery and fixings loose

Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,658 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery and fixings loose

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2010 49,962 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 49,962 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 47,494 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,141 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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PRA 821E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PRA 821E, 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.

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What year was PRA 821E registered?

PRA 821E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 April 1967.

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