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VOD 220J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 220J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,033 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 43,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,683 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 40,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,480 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 39,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 37,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 37,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,582 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,514 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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VOD 220J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOD 220J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOD 220J registered?

VOD 220J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is VOD 220J safe to buy?

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