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MNH 166K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,572 mi
Last recorded78,572 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNH 166K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,572 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 78,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,384 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,903 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,900 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,118 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,070 miles

All tyres are cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,070 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All tyres are cracking in tread area

Front wheels tight to turn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,090 miles

Tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,773 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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MNH 166K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MNH 166K, 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 MNH 166K registered?

MNH 166K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MNH 166K safe to buy?

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