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LYF 214K

1968 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,777 mi
Last recorded53,777 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Type 259,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 214K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 52,416 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LYF 214K is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 LYF 214K, 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 58 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 LYF 214K registered?

LYF 214K is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is LYF 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 214K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYF 214K have outstanding finance?

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