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WAL 214G

1969 Volkswagen 1500

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,833 mi
Last recorded11,833 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen 150043,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAL 214G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 11,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 10,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,781 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 7,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,712 miles

gaiters to both front upper jointsandnsupper heavily perished* nsf brakehose perished* front bodywork crossmember by bumper corroded* engine and exhaust noisey as usual* various minor windscreen abrasions*

many wiresrouted under mat in front bonnet area* non-manditory lights at rear appear not to operate*coupling to steering box covered* steering operation noisey suspect wear in steering box*

slight play in top column bush* petrol smell evident in engine area - no leaks found* no vin number found on vehicle* seatbelts reluctant to retract or extend without assistance* thick carpets on floorsand inner sills restrict examination*

vehicle appears to have been thoroughly restored- thick underseal etcin evidence- difficult to assess welds,etc*underbody heavily corroded in polaces - including inner under sill rails,etc.*

Fail 10 Apr 2013 3,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

gaiters to both front upper jointsandnsupper heavily perished* nsf brakehose perished* front bodywork crossmember by bumper corroded* engine and exhaust noisey as usual* various minor windscreen abrasions*

many wiresrouted under mat in front bonnet area* non-manditory lights at rear appear not to operate*coupling to steering box covered* steering operation noisey suspect wear in steering box*

slight play in top column bush* petrol smell evident in engine area - no leaks found* no vin number found on vehicle* seatbelts reluctant to retract or extend without assistance* thick carpets on floorsand inner sills restrict examination*

vehicle appears to have been thoroughly restored- thick underseal etcin evidence- difficult to assess welds,etc*underbody heavily corroded in polaces - including inner under sill rails,etc.*

Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 2,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,731 miles

body and brake pipes covered in underseal

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2009 2,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 1,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 1,904 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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WAL 214G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500 in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 43,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAL 214G, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAL 214G registered?

WAL 214G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 1 May 1969.

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