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YDM 975H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,386 mi
Last recorded72,386 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDM 975H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight surface corrosion around floor pan areas

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,496 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Upper Shocker bush slightly split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,448 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion ns and os outer sills-advise repair

corrosion rear inner arches

floors holed-advise repair

general corrosion-advise repair

rear tyres perished-advise replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,746 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,740 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 59,590 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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YDM 975H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YDM 975H, 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 YDM 975H registered?

YDM 975H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 16 January 1970.

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