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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Wolseley 1500. Check any 1500 by registration number below.

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81.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.2%

vs Wolseley Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Wolseley 1500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Wolseley 1500 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.1%, which is 4.2 percentage points below the Wolseley brand average of 85.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 1500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Wolseley 1500, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Wolseley 1500 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 53 vehicles

81.1%Good
Wolseley average: 85.3%
Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Other Wolseley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Wolseley models.

Wolseley Unclassified

92.3% pass rate

Wolseley Hornet

84.2% pass rate

Wolseley 15/50

100.0% pass rate

Wolseley 18/85

80.0% pass rate

Wolseley 6/110

68.8% pass rate

Wolseley 16/60

90.9% pass rate

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Wolseley 1500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Wolseley 1500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Wolseley 1500?
The average MOT pass rate for the Wolseley 1500 is 81.1% compared to the Wolseley average of 85.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Wolseley 1500?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Wolseley 1500 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.1%, the Wolseley 1500 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Wolseley 1500?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Wolseley 1500?
Typical mileage for the Wolseley 1500: 52,058 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 1500 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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