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BYN 512T

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,076 mi
Last recorded53,076 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 512T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner sill holed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers wont switch off

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,149 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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BYN 512T is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 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 BYN 512T, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYN 512T registered?

BYN 512T is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is BYN 512T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYN 512T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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