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VYP 525S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,736 mi
Last recorded54,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYP 525S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,736 miles

battery insecure

full beam tell tail staying on

headlamps dim

major oil leak?

Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

full beam tell tail staying on

headlamps dim

major oil leak?

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 54,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 54,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 52,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 52,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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VYP 525S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VYP 525S, 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

How do I check the history of VYP 525S?

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What year was VYP 525S registered?

VYP 525S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is VYP 525S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYP 525S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYP 525S have outstanding finance?

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