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USV 417

1986 Volkswagen Type 2

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,610 mi
Last recorded18,610 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 417
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,610 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

lift in nearside king pin

Fail 3 Aug 2021 18,608 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

lift in nearside king pin

Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin thrust washer worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 16,152 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 16,152 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 14,354 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift only (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 14,354 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift only (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 13,769 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 13,115 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 13,115 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,225 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

safari windows fitted - washeers and wipers not required

Pass 26 May 2012 10,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

safari type front windows fitted. No washers fitted.Wipers do not work

Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 9,427 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,489 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

no windscreen washers fitted.The wipers are poor.However Safari type front windows are fitteds which fold outwards.

Pass 3 May 2008 7,605 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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USV 417 is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USV 417, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 417 registered?

USV 417 is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is USV 417 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 417 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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