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VAB 215L

1973 Volkswagen 1500

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 215L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2023 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing correded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,337 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,232 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,226 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,937 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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VAB 215L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1500 in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VAB 215L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAB 215L registered?

VAB 215L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 2 July 1973.

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