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KKT 91E

1997 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,979 mi
Last recorded8,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKT 91E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,128 miles

n/s centre bulkhead corroded

n/s/r susp spacer insecure

various brake pipe rubber bushings missing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 7,128 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing master cylinder link pin (3.5.1l)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f valance/door step area (2.2.C.1h)

n/s centre bulkhead corroded

n/s/r susp spacer insecure

various brake pipe rubber bushings missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 2,397 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 2,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,311 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 1,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71 miles

o/s/r sill to floor corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 1 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2010

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2006 1,499 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray rusty

corrosion to front floor support

corrosion to n/s/f inner panel

floor around fuel tank rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2006 1,499 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray rusty

corrosion to front floor support

corrosion to n/s/f inner panel

floor around fuel tank rusty

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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KKT 91E is a 1997 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KKT 91E, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KKT 91E is a 1997 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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