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XUJ 896K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,654 mi
Last recorded36,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 896K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,523 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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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XUJ 896K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 XUJ 896K, 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 54 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 XUJ 896K registered?

XUJ 896K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is XUJ 896K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUJ 896K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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