MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside 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)
external body rusting has temp repairs
temp sealing type fuel cap fitted
front brake discs in poor condition
sharp edges caused by corrossion have been temp repaired
slight play in steering box
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FNO 686Y is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 FNO 686Y, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FNO 686Y registered?
FNO 686Y is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is FNO 686Y safe to buy?
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