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RFP 753B

1964 Volkswagen 1500

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen 150079,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFP 753B
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1964
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,774 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,178 miles

Engine cuts out on idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe over N/S Drive shaft not fixed up (lose)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side markers not working on front wings

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Engine cuts out on idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe over N/S Drive shaft not fixed up (lose)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side markers not working on front wings

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BETTER FIXING FOR FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY RUB ON DAMPER

Both rear dampers lower fixing nut not fully on and big washer missing bush sliding sideways ADVISE INSPECTION VERY SOON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe tank to center pipe clip missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2013 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 79,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,940 miles

Some front brake imbalance evident. Attention required.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,195 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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RFP 753B is a 1964 Volkswagen 1500 in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 79,908 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 RFP 753B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFP 753B registered?

RFP 753B is a 1964 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 18 August 1964.

Is RFP 753B safe to buy?

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