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HAR 791L

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,282 mi
Last recorded51,282 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAR 791L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,282 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,600 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,520 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 49,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,941 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 48,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,916 miles

All rear drive shaft gaiters split.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Play in steering idler bushes/bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 48,916 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear drive shaft gaiters split.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Play in steering idler bushes/bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,424 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,303 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HAR 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HAR 791L, 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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HAR 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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