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HUF 656N

1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

41,662 mi
Last recorded41,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 251,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUF 656N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,369 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 26,774 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 23,889 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 23,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 19,618 miles

Advise - Rear 2 x Child seats fitted.

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 19,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise - Rear 2 x Child seats fitted.

Centre Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 16,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 16,289 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 13,225 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 13,225 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on tyre tread and close to limits

Pass 17 May 2012 10,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 10,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 5,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 245 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,917 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 96,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,970 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor corrosion o/s

screen washers poor

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2007 92,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

n/s top and bottom ball jointboots split

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

surface cracks too/ n /s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2006 92,074 miles

front suspension joint,dust covers split x3

surface rust on front brake discs

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

very small hole in offside rear floor

Fail 17 Jan 2006 92,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension joint dust covers split x 3

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

small hole in offside rear floor

surface rust on front brake discs

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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HUF 656N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,284 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 HUF 656N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HUF 656N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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