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VUU 19S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,824 mi
Last recorded47,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 19S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,263 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre has perished slightly on sidewalls.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,818 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

little reserve travel in rear suspension

offside front step corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,292 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,108 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,886 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside front out rigger corroded

Offside front step corroded

Offside raer brake makes noise while turning

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,892 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,170 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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VUU 19S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 VUU 19S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUU 19S registered?

VUU 19S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUU 19S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUU 19S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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