MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle is heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
advise underbody protective treatment
front axle beam modified
handbrake handle rubber split
horn operated by switch on dash(not marked)
o/s/r driveshaft gaiters cracking
slight exhaust blow
slight oil leak
slight play in steering idler assy
vehicle ride height lower than standard
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion to boot floor
slight corrosion to both front wheel arch lips
steering idler pivot shaft slight play
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
alternator illumination dim
rear metal brake pipes securing grommets deteroiated
slight corrosion to boot floor
slight corrosion to both front wheel arch lips
small hole in o/s/r wheel arch panel
steering idler pivot shaft slight play
vehicle battery insecure
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front beam axle modified from standard
slight play in steering idler pivot assy
some corrosion to o/s/r inner wheelhouse area
drivers door poor closure
no vin plate fitted to cab area
slight engine oil leak at crankcase
steering ball joint gaiter cracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
drivers door poor closure
no vin plate fitted to cab area
o/s handbrake low reading on brake rollers
slight engine oil leak at crankcase
slight front inner tyre wear
wiper arms pivot points worn
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BNR 451K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,921 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 BNR 451K, 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 55 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 BNR 451K registered?
BNR 451K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 December 1971.
Is BNR 451K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNR 451K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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