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UVW 866R

1976 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Type 250,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 866R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,417 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 47,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,891 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,885 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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UVW 866R is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 50,967 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 UVW 866R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVW 866R?

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What year was UVW 866R registered?

UVW 866R is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is UVW 866R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 866R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVW 866R have outstanding finance?

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