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280 UXN

1962 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration280 UXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,808 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust system in poor condition

some brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2013 65,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

some brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

some brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

some brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,792 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 60,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 56,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,233 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 56,217 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
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280 UXN is a 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 280 UXN, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 280 UXN registered?

280 UXN is a 1962 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 280 UXN safe to buy?

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