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DGP 562H

1970 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,808 mi
Last recorded42,808 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen 150036,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGP 562H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Offside Rear Tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs unable to assess quality of welding of if the correct gauge of steel was used

vehicle has no front suspension

Fail 18 Dec 2018 42,797 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Offside Rear Tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs unable to assess quality of welding of if the correct gauge of steel was used

vehicle has no front suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,907 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 41,903 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head to floor (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shock deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,214 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 41,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling on fulllock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount fill with filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system fouling on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust tail pipes sticking out

petrol pipe rubber spark plug leads

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 38,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,186 miles

N/S/R hub oil leak not yet effecting the brakes

corrosion N/S/F bottom head panel

exhaust pipe is sticking out at the O/S/R

Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/R hub oil leak not yet effecting the brakes

corrosion N/S/F bottom head panel

exhaust pipe is sticking out at the O/S/R

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,494 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension is set at the bottom of is travel ie no bounce.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 32,487 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension is set at the bottom of is travel ie no bounce.

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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DGP 562H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DGP 562H, 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.

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What year was DGP 562H registered?

DGP 562H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is DGP 562H safe to buy?

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