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THV 862S

1977 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,724 mi
Last recorded29,724 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Type 232,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHV 862S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,724 miles

Corrosion and holes around front steps but not structural

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

corrosion and holes around front steps but not structual

Fail 20 Mar 2017 29,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

corrosion and holes around front steps but not structual

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,239 miles

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

nearside and offside front chassis holed near steps

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,003 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front wheel arch to body near to seat belt mount starting to corrod on surface

offside front lower body corroded not with in 30cm off seat belt mount

Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front wheel arch to body near to seat belt mount starting to corrod on surface

offside front loer body corroded not with in 30cm off seat belt mount

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,601 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air pipe rubbing on driveshaft

front inner wheel arches corroded

front tyres diffrent size to rears

low tick over due to running weak

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s floor to sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel aches corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering coloum

steering idler slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air pipe rubbing on driveshaft

front inner wheel arches corroded

front tyres diffrent size to rears

low tick over due to running weak

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s floor to sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel aches corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering coloum

steering idler slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2011 24,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,948 miles

slight play steering idler bushes

slight wear n.s.f lower ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear steering idler bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2008 206,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 206,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 32,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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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THV 862S is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 32,528 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 THV 862S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was THV 862S registered?

THV 862S is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 November 1977.

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