MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake and fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F brake binding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake and fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F brake binding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S sill rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion N/S sill front (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F brake binding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipes & fuel pipes greased
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipes & fuel pipes greased
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear backplates corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
handbrake close to end of its travel
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FOT 423K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 FOT 423K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FOT 423K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 April 1972.
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