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FLC 309J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,780 mi
Last recorded35,780 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLC 309J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 20 Aug 2016 32,782 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,245 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside slight leak from exhaust silencer

Some corrosion in bothside front wheel arches

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in bothside front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 28 Jul 2014 30,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in bothside front top ball joints

some corrosion in bothside front wheel aches

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,772 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in bothside front top ball joints

some corrosion in bothside front wheel aches

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,575 miles

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

some corrosion in offside front door step

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,885 miles

parking brake long travel adjustment required.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,367 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 26 May 2010 26,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

under body corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both side front lower ball joints

Fail 5 Mar 2009 24,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both side front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,564 miles

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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FLC 309J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FLC 309J, 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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FLC 309J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 9 September 1970.

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