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TGC 442E

1967 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,260 mi
Last recorded5,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Type 258,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 442E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 5,260 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 23 May 2011 5,260 miles

steering box near wear limit

wear in steering idler

nearside upper king pin bush worn

offside front brake flex hose close to ball joint

offside upper king pin bush near wear limit

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 16 May 2011 5,260 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside hand brake reading on limit

nearside upper king pin bush worn

offside front brake flex hose close to ball joint

offside upper king pin bush near wear limit

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight judder on front brakes

staining on offside brake back plate

steering box near wear limit

wear in steering idler

Pass 26 May 2010 5,260 miles

oil on stain on nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 18 May 2009 5,260 miles

free play at steering wheel

slight wear in steering box

wear in both front king pins

Fail 14 May 2009 5,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play at steering wheel

offside rear Suspension has low clearance with the bump stop

slight wear in steering box

staining on offside rear back plate

wear in both front king pins

Pass 24 May 2008 5,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in nearside front lower king pin

slight play in offside front upper king pin

Fail 13 May 2008 5,260 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in nearside front lower king pin

slight play in offside front upper king pin

Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,260 miles

slight wear o/s front kingpin

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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TGC 442E is a 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGC 442E, 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.

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What year was TGC 442E registered?

TGC 442E is a 1967 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1967.

Is TGC 442E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 442E shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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