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2012 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Type 241,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 YUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 76,478 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,116 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r axle seal oil leak?

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r axle seal oil leak?

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,568 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,307 miles

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

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

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

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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478 YUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 478 YUK, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 478 YUK registered?

478 YUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is 478 YUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 YUK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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