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MFB 437K

1972 Volkswagen TYPE2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen TYPE242,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 437K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 72,380 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,406 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,105 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 66,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,662 miles

Front cross member/chassis slightly corroded

Front inner valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wheelarch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear floor slightly corroded

Offside rear lower quarter panel corroded

Oil leak

Steering damper bush warn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,642 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front cross member/chassis slightly corroded

Front inner valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wheelarch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear floor slightly corroded

Offside rear lower quarter panel corroded

Oil leak

Steering damper bush warn

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,865 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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MFB 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFB 437K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFB 437K registered?

MFB 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 7 March 1972.

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