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ABW 246H

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,812 mi
Last recorded32,812 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 246H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 32,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,411 miles

Steering system slightly rough knock noise inside cab (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 27,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough knock noise inside cab (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,147 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr bearing noise diff? or shaft?

Fail 13 Jul 2016 27,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr bearing noise diff? or shaft?

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,110 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,109 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 24,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 22,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,456 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,060 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,166 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,170 miles

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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ABW 246H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABW 246H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 246H registered?

ABW 246H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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