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KBO 120P

1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 251,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBO 120P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 94,413 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,057 miles

service brake only just met limit

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,761 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,155 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner and out cv boots are split

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Offside Rear Inner and out cv boots are split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,449 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer cv gators split

Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer cv gators split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,259 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,542 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 84,419 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,104 miles

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

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

Engine compartment is corroded

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

Offside front floor pan is corroded

Offside inner sill is corroded

Offside rear floor pan is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,485 miles

Both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 77,746 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

excessive corrosion of n/s front x member but not within 30 cms of mtg point

Pass 12 May 2009 75,815 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside and offside front outriggers corroded to excess, not perscribed area

nearside and offside front under body pannels corroded to excess but not within a perscribed area

nearside front inner sill adjacent to the bumper corroded to excess

nearside rear under body pannel corroded to excess but not in a perscribed area

Fail 8 May 2009 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside and offside front outriggers corroded to excess, not perscribed area

nearside and offside front under body pannels corroded to excess but not within a perscribed area

nearside front inner sill adjacent to the bumper corroded to excess

nearside rear under body pannel corroded to excess but not in a perscribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,186 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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KBO 120P is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KBO 120P, 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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KBO 120P is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 6 August 1975.

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