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LDL 446P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDL 446P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 60,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 May 2016 60,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key not found (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,346 miles

Centre steering arm pivot point worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear AUX battery not bolted down

Offside front axle bearings have some wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hose deteriorated and ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front axle bearings worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front axle bearings worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,558 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,220 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f disc worn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,708 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid low

o/s/f disc worn

Pass 20 May 2009 51,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 51,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LDL 446P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LDL 446P, 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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What year was LDL 446P registered?

LDL 446P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is LDL 446P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDL 446P shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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