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WHY 844H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Beige Petrol 1484cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 844H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,484cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 83,668 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle is heavily patched and undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle in poor condition and showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of being stood

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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WHY 844H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Beige with a 1,484cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHY 844H, 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

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What year was WHY 844H registered?

WHY 844H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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