MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
small cracks in rear subrame
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
SOME EXTERRIOR AND UNDERBODY CQRRQSION NON STRUCTURAL,REAR BODY MODS BY EXHAUST .FRONT OFFSIDE TOP SUSSPENSION ARM BUSHIS WORN.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes at front insecure
imbalance on front brakes requires attention
suspension low
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front fuel pipe insecure
suspension low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front fuel hose insecure
offside wing insecure at bottom
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?
Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHO 878K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Orange with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHO 878K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FHO 878K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 21 March 1972.
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