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LJT 534P

1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 251,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJT 534P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 50,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,968 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,565 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,893 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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LJT 534P is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,284 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 LJT 534P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJT 534P registered?

LJT 534P is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 18 October 1975.

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