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TAS 487

1962 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,777 mi
Last recorded32,777 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 487
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,483cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,777 miles

Exhaust system louder than standard but not excessively so

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fuel pipes at engine bay poorly routed/secured

Steel brake pipe to offside front corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust system louder than standard but not excessively so

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fuel lines at engine bay poorly routed/secured

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steel brake pipe to offside front corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,962 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,679 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,949 miles

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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TAS 487 is a 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TAS 487, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAS 487 registered?

TAS 487 is a 1962 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is TAS 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAS 487 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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