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YAC 118H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 118H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,329 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear seats or trims fitted.throttle pedal poor to operate.rear no plate lamp unit poor.various underbody corrosion various components corroding.

various bushes worn.o/s/r link pin poor.split pins missing from rear hubs.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,029 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear seats or trims fitted.throttle pedal poor to operate.rear no plate lamp unit poor.various underbody corrosion various components corroding.

various bushes worn.o/s/r link pin poor.split pins missing from rear hubs.

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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YAC 118H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YAC 118H, 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 YAC 118H registered?

YAC 118H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is YAC 118H safe to buy?

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