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WKL 347J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKL 347J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF upper OSF upper and lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure but still prevent the ingress of dirt.

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

OS headlamp lens cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,012 miles

NSF upper OSF upper and lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure but still prevent the ingress of dirt.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,317 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,317 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,294 miles

Offside rear, Nearside rear, Nearside front tyres cracking too side walls.Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness.

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 48,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 48,255 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 47,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 47,289 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 May 2005 44,896 miles

some play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 18 May 2005 44,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

condensation offside front indicator.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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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WKL 347J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 WKL 347J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WKL 347J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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