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XFD 146

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFD 146
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,972 miles

o/s/f king pin has play

play in n/s/r hub

play in steering suport

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,803 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in o/s/f king pin

play in steering linkage

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,803 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in o/s/f king pin

play in steering linkage

Pass 29 May 2009 86,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside hand brake requires attention

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 86,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside hand brake requires attention

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 85,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 85,151 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

osfront valance holed and corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 83,176 miles

front valance holed and corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 May 2006 83,176 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 83,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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XFD 146 is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFD 146, 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

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What year was XFD 146 registered?

XFD 146 is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is XFD 146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFD 146 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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