MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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