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CYO 276H

1969 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Type 257,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYO 276H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 11,056 miles

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

very slight corrosion to nearside front chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2025 10,224 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis by axle beam mount

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 30 May 2025 10,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis by axle beam mount

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

slight play centre steering idler arm pin /bush

Pass 31 May 2024 8,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 8,617 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure corrosion to mounting bracket (1.1.10 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 6,923 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 6,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 6,153 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

very slight corrosion starting to nearside front subframe

Pass 20 May 2021 4,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 4,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excess play centre steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 3,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 99,237 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 97,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 96,209 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 96,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 95,232 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2014 95,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2013 92,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 92,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,683 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 86,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,559 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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CYO 276H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 57,429 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 CYO 276H, 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 57 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 CYO 276H registered?

CYO 276H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 19 August 1969.

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