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DYK 772J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,641 mi
Last recorded11,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 772J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 11,639 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler arm as marked (2.2.C.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear centre chassis as marked (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2016 9,503 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 7,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,661 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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DYK 772J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 DYK 772J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DYK 772J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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