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VCV 288H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Pink Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,891 mi
Last recorded47,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCV 288H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,670 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,309 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 44,726 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 44,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 43,257 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VCV 288H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Pink with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VCV 288H, 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 VCV 288H?

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What year was VCV 288H registered?

VCV 288H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is VCV 288H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCV 288H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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