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PEC 637V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 637V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,187 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,187 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,449 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,369 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 85,369 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 85,135 miles

Corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,003 miles

Corrosion around n/s/r jacking point

Rear rubber fuel pipe starting to crack

Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear rubber fuel pipe starting to crack

Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,687 miles

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

windscreen washer bottle leaking

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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PEC 637V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 PEC 637V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEC 637V registered?

PEC 637V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 January 1980.

Is PEC 637V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEC 637V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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