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HRK 814D

1966 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen 150045,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 814D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,070 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,504 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front number plate held on bu cable ties

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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HRK 814D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,246 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 HRK 814D, 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 60 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 HRK 814D?

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What year was HRK 814D registered?

HRK 814D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 30 December 1966.

Is HRK 814D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 814D shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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