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ExpiredMileage
51,419 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder leaking leaking from reservoir seal (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
generator light on
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected back plate corroded shoe fixing missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative partially siezed ? (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
cv boots cracking genral corrosion , welding undersealed
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
cv boots cracking genral corrosion , welding undersealed
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion front steps
general corrosion on underside
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
belly pan fitted therefore unable to test central chassis legs
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
n/s/f door shut is corroded
o/s/f door shut is corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
belly pan fitted therefore unable to test central chassis legs
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
n/s/f door shut is corroded
o/s/f door shut is corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f body inner panels corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r inner panels corroded
steering box leaking
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f and n/s/f body inner panels corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r inner panels corroded
steering box leaking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear floor pan corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear floor pan corroding
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil on steering box. Engine needs to be revved for indicator tell tale to work.
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EGH 513J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 EGH 513J, 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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EGH 513J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 August 1970.
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