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ULD 518F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1484cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,087 mi
Last recorded90,087 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULD 518F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,484cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 81,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 80,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 77,167 miles

o/s/f roll bar bracket rusted

o/s/r brake slighty low reading

screenwash poor

Fail 21 Apr 2006 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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ULD 518F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,484cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULD 518F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULD 518F registered?

ULD 518F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 21 May 1968.

Is ULD 518F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULD 518F shows 15 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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