MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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battery insecure
full beam tell tail staying on
headlamps dim
major oil leak?
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?
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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