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PHV 993E

1967 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Type 258,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 993E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub assembly slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,046 miles

General chassis corrosion

Offside Front Slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,194 miles

Near rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,489 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,228 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,350 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 92,948 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 92,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,440 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body exterior very shabby

rear brakes left to right balance only just acceptable

Fail 11 Aug 2006 90,359 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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PHV 993E is a 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 PHV 993E, 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 59 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 PHV 993E registered?

PHV 993E is a 1967 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 July 1967.

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