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FNM 490E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,219 mi
Last recorded49,219 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNM 490E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,219 miles

slight noise rear offside and rear nearside wheel bearings

steering damper damp with oil

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,851 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,616 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside and front nearside tyres starting to perish

rear offside and rear nearside tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,421 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,574 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres starting to perish in sidewalls

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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FNM 490E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,672 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 FNM 490E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNM 490E?

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What year was FNM 490E registered?

FNM 490E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 16 May 1967.

Is FNM 490E safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNM 490E shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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