MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear outer drive shaft weeping
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear outer drive shaft weeping
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APK 475T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 APK 475T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was APK 475T registered?
APK 475T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 12 January 1979.
Is APK 475T safe to buy?
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