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KFX 521V

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,779 mi
Last recorded45,779 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 521V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,779 miles

Nearside Front cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch has been poorly repaired and filled with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch has been poorly repaired and filled with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded and holed by chassis

welding repairs are a poor standard

Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuse box not fixed (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch has been poorly repaired and filled with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch has been poorly repaired and filled with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded and holed by chassis

welding repairs are a poor standard

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,440 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded and holed

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis to floor badly corroded and holed

Offside Rear outer sill badly corroded and holed

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded and holed

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis to floor badly corroded and holed

Offside Rear outer sill badly corroded and holed

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front upper bump stop missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front upper bump stop missing.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,621 miles

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

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

slight play in front wheels

Fail 14 Jun 2014 40,601 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

slight play in front wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,662 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fRONT N/S TYRE ON 1.6MM Front number plate tarnished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,493 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,420 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 19,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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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KFX 521V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KFX 521V, 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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What year was KFX 521V registered?

KFX 521V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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