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XCG 949J

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,023 mi
Last recorded51,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 949J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,023 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,023 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s n/s rear inner arches corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,023 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,023 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 51,023 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear bumper securing panel corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,023 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 51,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear body to chassis mountings coroded

slight play(lift) in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,023 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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XCG 949J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCG 949J, 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 XCG 949J registered?

XCG 949J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 14 August 1970.

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