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YYO 179H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,989 mi
Last recorded21,989 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYO 179H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,989 miles

slight play in idler

steering damper weeping

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

rear section of floor repaired unable to assess repairs due to coating

surface and some corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Aug 2020 21,989 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear section of floor repaired unable to assess repairs due to coating

slight play in idler

steering damper weeping

surface and some corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,922 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,720 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 27,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,826 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YYO 179H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYO 179H, 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 YYO 179H registered?

YYO 179H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 23 February 1970.

Is YYO 179H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYO 179H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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