MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Outer C.V Boot split
Steering swivel center pin/bush worn
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
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
some repair underside and on and near prescribed areas
Oil leak
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)
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
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
underside body and structure has welded repeairs
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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