CarVerify

Free Car Check

166 KOE

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,665 mi
Last recorded21,665 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration166 KOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 May 2014 21,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,201 miles

centre steering shaft has slight wear

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
Full Volkswagen Type 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

166 KOE is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 166 KOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 166 KOE?

You can check the full history of 166 KOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 166 KOE registered?

166 KOE is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is 166 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 KOE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 166 KOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 166 KOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.