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XHU 518H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,683 mi
Last recorded4,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHU 518H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 4,683 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 4,880 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 4,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 4,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 4,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,061 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,766 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 3,383 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 3,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 3,038 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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XHU 518H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHU 518H, 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

How do I check the history of XHU 518H?

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What year was XHU 518H registered?

XHU 518H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is XHU 518H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHU 518H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHU 518H have outstanding finance?

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