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CKR 447K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 447K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slit oil leaking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 52,660 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn steering swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,655 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,561 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler pin on axle (2.2.B.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,573 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn movement (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 52,573 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn movement (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc runout

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near limit (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake cable loose at brake drum

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Centre Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc runout

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near limit (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded near limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake cable loose at brake drum

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,352 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,347 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,493 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 40,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around all jacking points

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion on steering arms

steering coupling starting to deteriorate

windscreen wiper arms worn

Pass 22 May 2006 40,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion around all jacking points

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion on steering arms

steering coupling starting to deteriorate

windscreen wiper arms worn

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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CKR 447K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 CKR 447K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKR 447K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 19 April 1972.

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