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SRU 648H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 648H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 57,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 57,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SRU 648H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SRU 648H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRU 648H?

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What year was SRU 648H registered?

SRU 648H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is SRU 648H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 648H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRU 648H have outstanding finance?

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