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KLL 531K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 531K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,040 miles

Front tyres perishing both sides

Fail 2 Dec 2017 48,040 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres perishing both sides

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Poor connection (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,757 miles

front brake balance

front brake flexi hose ends corroded

front tyre sidewalls cracked

inner sills/chassis/body corrosion

lower covers fitted

rear brake pipe corrosion

slight blow from heat riser

Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,757 miles

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

front brake balance

front brake flexi hose ends corroded

front tyre sidewalls cracked

inner sills/chassis/body corrosion

lower covers fitted

rear brake pipe corrosion

slight blow from heat riser

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,781 miles

handbrake balance

handbrake travel

headlamp patterns

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 46,781 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake balance

handbrake travel

headlamp patterns

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

oil leak

right rear tyre tread worn to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,371 miles

battery security

brake flexi hoses corroded at ends

column switch security

front crossmember corrosion

headlamp patterns

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

slight blow from exhaust

spare wheel mcarrier removed

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,625 miles

handbrake travel

left rear brake binding

slight exhaust blow

slight rear wheel bearing play

Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight rear wheel bearing play

handbrake travel

left rear brake binding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,949 miles

Right front lower shock mount worn

column switch security

front brake discs slight distortion

handbrake travel

left rear brake sticking on

steering box play

steering idler play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,378 miles

brake pipe corrosion

right ball joints slight lift

right front shock lower mount worn

steering idler play

Fail 25 Nov 2010 41,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake pipe corrosion

handbrake travel

left/right outer cv boots split open

right ball joints slight lift

right front shock lower mount worn

steering idler play

Fail 5 Dec 2009 39,763 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

column switch security

drag link play

left outer and both right cv boots split open

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear brake balance

steering idler play

Pass 5 Dec 2009 39,763 miles

column switch security

drag link play

left outer and both right cv boots split open

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear brake balance

steering idler play

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,366 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split

Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,265 miles

body corrosion

both outer cv boots dailed

drag link ends slight play

inner sills corroded

left front wheel bearing play

rear wheel bearing play

seatbelt mounts corroded

sills corroded

steering idler play

Fail 13 Oct 2007 38,265 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

body corrosion

both outer cv boots dailed

drag link ends slight play

inner sills corroded

left front wheel bearing play

rear wheel bearing play

seatbelt mounts corroded

sills corroded

steering idler play

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,673 miles

rear shocks worn and corroded

sill/inner sills corroded

steering box play

steering idler play

body corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

chassis corrosion

front wheels slight buckle

headlamp patterns

rear brake balance

rear outer cv boots split open

Fail 16 Oct 2006 36,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

body corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

chassis corrosion

front wheels slight buckle

headlamp patterns

rear brake balance

rear outer cv boots split open

rear shocks worn and corroded

sill/inner sill corrosion

steering box play

steering idler play

Fail 22 Oct 2005 34,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

headlamp patterns

left ball joints - lift

outer cv boots split open

rear floor corrrosion

rear wheel bearing play

right ball joints -lift

sills corroded

steering box play

steering idler play

Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,431 miles

body corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

headlamp patterns

left ball joints - lift

outer cv boots split open

rear floor corrrosion

rear wheel bearing play

right ball joints -lift

sills corroded

steering box play

steering idler play

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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KLL 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 KLL 531K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KLL 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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