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LJJ 278K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,891 mi
Last recorded3,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJJ 278K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,891 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 3,273 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 3,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 2,206 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 1,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 1,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 1,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 1,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,982 miles

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

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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LJJ 278K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJJ 278K, 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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What year was LJJ 278K registered?

LJJ 278K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is LJJ 278K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJJ 278K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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