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PYB 532F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

Purple Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 532F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,997 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,246 miles

Dampness to steering box.

Oil leak from engine.

Roughness to offside front wheel bearing.

Underside of vehicle and sills corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,218 miles

both rear backing plate are damp

slight movement in steering box

steering box damp

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,216 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,203 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 80,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 80,147 miles

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

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

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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PYB 532F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in Purple with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 44,054 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 PYB 532F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYB 532F registered?

PYB 532F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 25 January 1968.

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