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JLD 273V

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 273V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,249 miles

front and rear underside of vehicle corroding both sides of vehicle

Front both brake flexible hoses cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear torsion bar corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,747 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer door step (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,298 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside centre window glass missing and panel corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,805 miles

engine and diff oil leak

neardside rear tyre cracking

offside metal undertray corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearing 's

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

engine and diff oil leak

neardside rear tyre cracking

offside metal undertray corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearing 's

Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearing's

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearing's

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,192 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,339 miles

both front tyres out of shape

floor rusty

near side bottom ball joint gaitor split

off side top suspsion arm gaitor split

oil and gear oil leaks

play in steering box

Fail 10 Jul 2010 82,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres out of shape

floor rusty

near side bottom ball joint gaitor split

off side top suspsion arm gaitor split

oil and gear oil leaks

play in steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,756 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre cracking

play in steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake vacuum build up slow

front drag link end joint has slight play

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2008 79,998 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,897 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 76,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 76,915 miles

Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower 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)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2005 76,103 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 76,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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JLD 273V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 JLD 273V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JLD 273V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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