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JJY 25P

1975 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJY 25P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 49,648 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 25,556 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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JJY 25P is a 1975 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJY 25P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJY 25P registered?

JJY 25P is a 1975 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 18 November 1975.

Is JJY 25P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJY 25P shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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