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DAF 978K

1972 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,840 mi
Last recorded27,840 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen TYPE242,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 978K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 27,840 miles

Offside Rear Outer C.V Boot split

Steering swivel center pin/bush worn

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,834 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim far to the left

Offside Rear Outer C.V Boot split

Steering swivel center pin/bush worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,352 miles

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

general wear steering

repairs and replacement panels on and near prescribed areas various locations

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,989 miles

some repair underside and on and near prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,153 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,124 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 23,120 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,779 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside body and structure has welded repeairs

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,283 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

play in rear hubs

underside body and structure has welded repairs

Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,280 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

play in rear hubs

underside body and structure has welded repairs

Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,273 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside battery tray rusted

nearside rear bulkhead rusty

play in rear hubs

previous welding repairs

rear chassis rusty

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2006 22,236 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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DAF 978K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAF 978K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAF 978K registered?

DAF 978K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is DAF 978K safe to buy?

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