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LHA 897V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHA 897V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,755 miles

offside rear inner sill repair panel poorly finished

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,212 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,774 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,476 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,476 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,409 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,731 miles

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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LHA 897V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHA 897V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHA 897V registered?

LHA 897V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 12 February 1980.

Is LHA 897V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHA 897V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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