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AHY 12V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,081 mi
Last recorded21,081 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 12V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 21,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel archs both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 19,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 15,208 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure frame of seat broken and insecure at bottom corner of frame (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 14,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 14,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 14,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all floor slightly corroded

both sills inner and outer slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly mis-shaped

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,548 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2014 7,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Oil leak

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,033 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 7,033 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,651 miles

main beam warning light stays on.

park brake is just within limits.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 6,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

main beam warning light stays on.

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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AHY 12V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 AHY 12V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AHY 12V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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