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WCH 975G

1969 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

6,957 mi
Last recorded6,957 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 150043,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCH 975G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 6,957 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 6,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 3,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 3,142 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,616 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 96,616 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,814 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 94,814 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted no locking device on all four caliper bolts (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end thread to short to be locked by nylock (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Washers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,363 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,907 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 92,903 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,517 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,020 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2013 92,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,606 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2011 91,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,183 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,694 miles

corrosion rear underside

Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion rear underside

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel hose engine CRACKING

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,395 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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WCH 975G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 43,766 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 WCH 975G, 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 57 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 WCH 975G registered?

WCH 975G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 15 April 1969.

Is WCH 975G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCH 975G shows 33 tests with a 57.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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