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TUU 7F

1968 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

26,585 mi
Last recorded26,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Type 259,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUU 7F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 26,585 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 26,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear torsion bar dust cap corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 26,404 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,975 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 25,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,755 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,755 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,510 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 22,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Battery insucre.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 20,543 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 18,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle is in a very poor condition needing welding from front to rear /corrosion been cover over with underseal

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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TUU 7F is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 TUU 7F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUU 7F is a 1968 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 July 1968.

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