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ROO 786K

1972 Volkswagen TYPE2

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,531 mi
Last recorded15,531 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen TYPE242,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 786K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,531 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,926 miles

extensive underbody repairs

inbalance in rear brakes

steering coupling perished

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,443 miles

extensivr under body and body repairs

free play in steering

hand brake efforts could be improved

play in steering column

rear brake pipoes corroded

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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ROO 786K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 ROO 786K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROO 786K registered?

ROO 786K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is ROO 786K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROO 786K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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