MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
brake pipes covered with sealer,,, unable to fully inspect
underside covered with sealer... unable to fully inspect
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes covered with sealer,,, unable to fully inspect
underside covered with sealer... unable to fully inspect
unable to fully inspect underside and brake pipes due to sealer applied
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
unable to fully inspect underside and brake pipes due to sealer applied
unable to fully inspect underside and brake pipes due to sealer applied
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
unable to fully inspect underside and brake pipes due to sealer applied
slight imbalance front brakes ( pulling to nearside when braking heavily)
unable to fully ionspect brake pipes ... covered with paint/sealer
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?
Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.
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WHY 87H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 87H, 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.
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What year was WHY 87H registered?
WHY 87H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 10 April 1970.
Is WHY 87H safe to buy?
The MOT history for WHY 87H shows 18 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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