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VPP 291W

1981 Volkswagen 1500

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,111 mi
Last recorded25,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 291W
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,111 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,111 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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VPP 291W is a 1981 Volkswagen 1500 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPP 291W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VPP 291W registered?

VPP 291W is a 1981 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is VPP 291W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 291W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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