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FNO 686Y

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,002 mi
Last recorded13,002 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 686Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,002 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,986 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 1,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,868 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

sharp edges caused by corrossion have been temp repaired

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Aug 2009 97,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 93,049 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 91,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 84,288 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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