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WFM 62W

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,568 mi
Last recorded25,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 62W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,568 miles

Nearside Front front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Rear cross member

Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,568 miles

Nearside Front front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear cross member

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper jacking point holed and corroded

Offside Front jacking point holed and corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 24,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper jacking point holed and corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front jacking point holed and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,094 miles

Offside battery tray holed and corroded

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded

nearside front lower front x member holed and corroded

nearside front outrigger holed and corroded

nearside lower front step under vehicle holed and corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front outrigger holed and corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 23,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside battery tray holed and corroded

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded

nearside front lower front x member holed and corroded

nearside front outrigger holed and corroded

nearside lower front step under vehicle holed and corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,196 miles

nearside front jacking point/outrigger corroded

nearside rear inner sill(under vehicle)holed and corroded

offside front outrigger/jacking point corroded

offside rear inner sill(under vehicle)holed and corroded

offside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 22,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front jacking point/outrigger corroded

nearside rear inner sill(under vehicle)holed and corroded

offside front outrigger/jacking point corroded

offside rear inner sill(under vehicle)holed and corroded

offside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,120 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

side walls on rear tyres damaged and cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe fouling clutch cable

side walls on rear tyres damaged and cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,975 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,523 miles

battery tray corroded

nearside and offside lower rear corners/wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 17,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery tray corroded

nearside and offside lower rear corners/wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 15,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 14,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,345 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,446 miles

underbody corrosion.

wire ducting tube corrosion.

all metal brake pipes have heavy grease coverage unable to fully inspect.

corrosion around all seat belt mountings.

n/s front headlamp lense damp.

oil leak.

rear bumper loose.

slight play on steering idler pivot

Fail 20 Aug 2007 11,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes have heavy grease covering unable to fully inspect.

corrosion around n/s and o/s front seatbelt mountings.

n/s/front headlamp moisture in lense.

rear bumper insecure.

slight play on steering idler pivot.

underbody corrosion.

wire ducting tube corrosion.

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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WFM 62W is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 WFM 62W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WFM 62W registered?

WFM 62W is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is WFM 62W safe to buy?

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