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PTU 46B

2003 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,036 mi
Last recorded67,036 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 46B
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,036 miles

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

Slight corrosion to various areas

Slight deterioration to suspension rubbers

Slight pedal travel

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,749 miles

quite alot of brake pedal travel

surface rust to n/s/r and o/s/r inner arches

surface rust to o/s/f in ner arch (bottom)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,075 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,075 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 May 2006 60,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 60,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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PTU 46B is a 2003 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTU 46B, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 46B registered?

PTU 46B is a 2003 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is PTU 46B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 46B shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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