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HOO 589H

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 589H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,497 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis / floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill /floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis an floor (6.1.B.2)

various other surface /deep corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside outersill corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r cargo floor corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,915 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,915 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,490 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 76,490 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

floors rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,145 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,295 miles

rust in belly pans

rust in n/s outer sill outside prescribed area

rust in o/s/f and n/s/f valance out side prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rust in belly pans

rust in n/s outer sill outside prescribed area

rust in o/s/f and n/s/f valance out side prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,642 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HOO 589H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 HOO 589H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HOO 589H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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