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MTM 728P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

66,823 mi
Last recorded66,823 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTM 728P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 66,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 63,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 62,164 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 57,561 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 55,233 miles

Axle beam corroded offside rear

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out-rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 55,233 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle beam corroded offside rear

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out-rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,720 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,625 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 50,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,373 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 46,699 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle beam slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on the inner wall

Fail 10 May 2013 46,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle beam slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on the inner wall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,595 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,193 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,144 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 41,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,864 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,841 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006
Fail 19 Apr 2006

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MTM 728P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 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 MTM 728P, 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 50 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 MTM 728P registered?

MTM 728P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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The MOT history for MTM 728P shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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