MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively fronts and rears (1.2.1 (f))
underside and components are covered with underseal
corrosion to osf seat belt PA, osf a piller, front door steps, centre x member, osr non PA, nsr suspension PA and os outer sill.
dampness at carb area no leak visable, under panneling preasent reducing view to floors and chassis, osr suspension PA repaired,
front brakes minor bind, nsf flexi cracking, dip image poor at passable limit, oil leak, front discs surface corroded, fuel pipe not protected at grommet points, fast idle speed.
thermostat missing, fuel filter dirty, number plate light dim, wiring under dash loose.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to osf seat belt PA, osf a piller, nsf door step. centre x member, osf door step, osr non PA, nsr suspension PA os and ns outer sills.
dampness to carburettor but no leak visable, sliding door mechanisum deteriorated, under pannelling preasent limiting view to testable items, osr suspension excessivly corroded but internally repaired,
excessive corrosion at brake valve nsf x member.
osf and nsf brake minor bind, nsf flexi cracking, dip image poor at passable limit. oil leak, front disc surface deteriorated, fuel pipe not protected at grommet points, idle speed fast.
thermostat missing, fule filter dirty, number plate light dim, under dash wiring loose.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise wippers worn
ns cill surface corrosian
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
heavy waxoyl
neaarside front and offside ball joint dust covers torn
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
heavy waxoyl
neaarside front and offside ball joint dust covers torn
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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WDP 144S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WDP 144S, 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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WDP 144S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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