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ORV 940H

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 940H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,780 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

non obligatory mirror missing

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 24,778 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

non obligatory mirror missing

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,999 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots perished

ovality front brakes

steering box damp

Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,999 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots perished

ovality front brakes

steering box damp

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots perished

oil leaks

ovality front brakes

steering box damp

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,695 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2012 19,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both head lights dim

engine will not tick over

engine wiring loom poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leakls

play in centre idler slight stifness

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,175 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

front to rear o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded

inbalance to front and rear brakes

oil leaks

play in cxentre steering idler

play in o/s/f o/s/r w/bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres badly perished

front to rear o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded

inbalance to front and rear brakes

oil leaks

play in cxentre steering idler

play in o/s/f o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,669 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 13,669 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 97,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 6 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 5 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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ORV 940H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 ORV 940H, 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 56 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 ORV 940H registered?

ORV 940H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is ORV 940H safe to buy?

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