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PYB 701F

1968 Volkswagen 1500

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen 150044,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 701F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 92,777 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement does not return (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Inoperative (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak Shaft coupling. ()

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,397 miles

fuel pipe perished

gear box oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe perished

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,581 miles

oil leak from n/s drive shaft.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,574 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine not idling

Gearbox leaks from driveshafts

Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 79,200 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 May 2010 79,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2009 52,474 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 52,464 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 51,634 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,566 miles

some play in both rear anti roll bar drop links & bushs starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f floor slight corroded & n/s/r by wheel arch corrrded

Fail 13 Jun 2006 49,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PYB 701F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500 in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 44,054 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 PYB 701F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PYB 701F is a 1968 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 February 1968.

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