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OYU 801F

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,187 mi
Last recorded20,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYU 801F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 19,792 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 19,162 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,097 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,803 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 13,860 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,599 miles

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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OYU 801F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OYU 801F, 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 OYU 801F registered?

OYU 801F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 26 October 1967.

Is OYU 801F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYU 801F shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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