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FOT 423K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 423K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,000 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,000 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,996 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,544 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 88,542 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,270 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,270 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,775 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,771 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,648 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,648 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,648 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,849 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,848 miles

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?

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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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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