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OUD 888L

1973 Volkswagen TYPE2

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen TYPE256,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUD 888L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,707 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor and chassi

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,707 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor and chassi

Pass 9 May 2017 65,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 May 2015 60,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise welding repairs to floor and chassi

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front panel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,104 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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OUD 888L is a 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 56,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUD 888L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUD 888L registered?

OUD 888L is a 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is OUD 888L safe to buy?

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