MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play steering idler bushes
slight wear n.s.f lower ball joint
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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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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THV 862S is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 November 1977.
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