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MRV 296G

1969 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,674 mi
Last recorded64,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 150043,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRV 296G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,674 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 64,674 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONTS (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to body

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,127 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,127 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 63,053 miles

extensive repairs to rear section of body

front axle beam repaired

repair/corrosion on spare wheel well and off side front quarter panel

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive repair to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion near side front chassis by body mounting bolts

windscreen wipers not clearing screen very well and washers weak

wiper spindles loose in scuttle

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive repair to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion near side front chassis by body mounting bolts

windscreen wipers not clearing screen very well and washers weak

wiper spindles loose in scuttle

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,672 miles

near side headlight rim not correctly fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,469 miles

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

extensive repair to front axle/ bodywork

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake binding slightly

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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MRV 296G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 43,766 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 MRV 296G, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRV 296G registered?

MRV 296G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 9 May 1969.

Is MRV 296G safe to buy?

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