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XPW 973H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,924 mi
Last recorded17,924 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 973H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 17,924 miles

chassis areas corroded

nsf inner wheel arch corroded

rear shocker bushes spit

visual emissions

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,663 miles

chassis areas corroded

visual emissions-ok.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 17,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chassis areas corroded

front brake req adjustment

visual emissions

Fail 31 May 2014 17,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal spongy

corrosion chassis areas

oil leak

visual emissions ok

Pass 31 May 2014 17,297 miles

brake pedal spongy

corrosion chassis areas

oil leak

visual emissions ok

Pass 2 May 2013 16,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,723 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2010 15,625 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion to o/s/r near rear axle.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,625 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion to o/s/r near rear axle.

Pass 5 May 2009 15,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 15,398 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished on inside edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,132 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 15,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,057 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XPW 973H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPW 973H, 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 XPW 973H registered?

XPW 973H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 3 July 1970.

Is XPW 973H safe to buy?

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