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KOU 455P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 455P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 66,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 66,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 65,581 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch in poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 64,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear arch rough.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r handbrake low reading.

Fail 23 May 2016 64,401 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear arch rough.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r handbrake low reading.

Pass 19 May 2015 61,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 61,690 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 59,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f seat (modified).

rear brake balance (o/s slow).

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 59,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f seat (modified).

rear brake balance (o/s slow).

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f seat fixed (modified).

Fail 21 May 2013 57,567 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f seat fixed (modified).

Fail 15 May 2013 57,551 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

corrosion to body

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside outrigger

fuel pipe corroded

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2012 56,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat modified (bolted firm no adjustment).

Fail 9 May 2012 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat modified (bolted firm no adjustment).

Pass 27 May 2011 55,138 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil light flickers

n/s front crossmember corrosion

o/s/f seat belt slow to return on reel

o/s/r wheel arch damage

vehicle has several welding repairs to chassis and body,several filler repairs to body

Fail 23 May 2011 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil light flickers

n/s front crossmember corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch damage

rear brakes 80% out of balance

vehicle has several welding repairs to chassis and body,several filler repairs to body

Pass 26 May 2010 53,503 miles

rust &corrosion in variours places

slight exhaust blows

slight oil leaks

welded patches various places

Fail 25 May 2010 53,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rust &corrosion in variours places

slight exhaust blows

slight oil leaks

welded patches various places

Pass 20 May 2009 50,549 miles

Advise nearside of front crossmember corrode

Advise slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 50,549 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Advise nearside of front crossmember corrode

Advise slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,036 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S + N/S INNER AND OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOTS PERISHED.

Fail 16 May 2008 44,035 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S + N/S INNER AND OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOTS PERISHED.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,750 miles

Some corrosion of front crossmember offside & nearside ends. Not within prescribed area at time of testing.

Pass 17 May 2006 41,066 miles

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2006 41,066 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake hoses slightly perished

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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KOU 455P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 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 KOU 455P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KOU 455P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 20 January 1976.

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