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GTJ 242F

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,270 mi
Last recorded36,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTJ 242F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,270 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,593 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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GTJ 242F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTJ 242F, 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.

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What year was GTJ 242F registered?

GTJ 242F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 13 December 1967.

Is GTJ 242F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTJ 242F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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