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JFH 174K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,659 mi
Last recorded67,659 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 174K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,659 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 67,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,235 miles

Nearside Front body area corroded outside prescribed area

Under body and brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2019 67,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body area corroded outside prescribed area

Under body and brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2018 65,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 65,169 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,168 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,360 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,679 miles

Oil leak

nearside front Tyre showing of age

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,417 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 58,417 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 57,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,538 miles

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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JFH 174K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFH 174K, 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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What year was JFH 174K registered?

JFH 174K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is JFH 174K safe to buy?

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