MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
unable to inspect front brake pads
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
unable to inspect front brake pads
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front jacking point slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
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AFG 585S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 AFG 585S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AFG 585S registered?
AFG 585S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is AFG 585S safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFG 585S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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