MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,929 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak Serious ()
Steering column - top mounting bracket loose
Windscreen has light scratches present in zone 'A'
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Beam too weak - No pattern distinguishable (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Damaged (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak Serious ()
Steering column - top mounting bracket loose
Windscreen has light scratches present in zone 'A'
both headlamps emit a poor pattern
rear registration plate lamp slightly damaged
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear registration plate lamp slightly damaged
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering tipping point has slight play
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
BATTERY INSECURE.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/rear flexible hose securing clip missing.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BATTERY INSECURE.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/rear flexible hose securing clip missing.
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KYV 593K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 KYV 593K, 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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KYV 593K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 March 1972.
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