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RLC 359E

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 359E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

slight corrosion NSF floor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,461 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,461 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure and lead loose

leake near side raer hub

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,569 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 73,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 69,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 69,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RLC 359E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLC 359E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLC 359E registered?

RLC 359E is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 March 1967.

Is RLC 359E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLC 359E shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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