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NFV 652T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

4,308 mi
Last recorded4,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFV 652T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 4,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 3,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 3,799 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed does not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 2,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some play in upper column

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,607 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose has very slight bulge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,474 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking along outer tread

cracking along outer sidewalls of ALL tyres

offside parking brake cable rubbing on brake servo

play in steering idoler

slight oil leak around fuel pump

vaccum pipe to distributer in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,474 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking along outer tread

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cracking along outer sidewalls of ALL tyres

offside parking brake cable rubbing on brake servo

play in steering idoler

slight oil leak around fuel pump

vaccum pipe to distributer in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2013 93,260 miles

all four tyres have sidewall cracking

some play in steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,895 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in steering arm pin

Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in steering arm pin

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,288 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 86,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

idler arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,668 miles

Centre Lower Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NFV 652T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 NFV 652T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFV 652T?

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What year was NFV 652T registered?

NFV 652T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is NFV 652T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFV 652T shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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