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VLU 565

1981 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,785 mi
Last recorded54,785 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 565
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,681 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 54,860 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,949 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 275
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 178
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 147
brake binding 143
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
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VLU 565 is a 1981 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Wolseley 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLU 565, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 45 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLU 565 registered?

VLU 565 is a 1981 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is VLU 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLU 565 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLU 565 have outstanding finance?

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