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XAC 751H

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAC 751H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,811 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 61,771 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired Repaired with filler and excessively holed and corroded (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 61,498 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 161,266 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,016 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,296 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,355 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,476 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,412 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 48,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,542 miles

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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XAC 751H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XAC 751H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAC 751H?

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What year was XAC 751H registered?

XAC 751H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 27 April 1970.

Is XAC 751H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAC 751H shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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