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NPE 915L

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 915L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,822 miles

Both rear shock top bush slight worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler has slight play

Surface corrision to underside

both rear inner wheel arch slight corrision

Fail 21 Aug 2019 59,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear shock top bush slight worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler has slight play

Surface corrision to underside

both rear inner wheel arch slight corrision

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,787 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front beam (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in shocker bushes

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fog horn fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish & worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,367 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,367 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,059 miles

o/s/r outer cv boot split

some play in steering idler

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,059 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

some play in steering idler

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,584 miles

both rear tyres worn on iknner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,575 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn on iknner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,323 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side floor & door step excess crossion near side quater pannel holed body advise repairs very close to axle & chassie

outter sill sepration & distorted sear side

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,432 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,432 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,979 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both o/s outriggers corroded

oil leak

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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NPE 915L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NPE 915L, 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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NPE 915L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 4 October 1972.

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