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YGV 78G

2012 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Type 241,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 78G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 95,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,510 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering joints (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,510 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering joints (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 85,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,198 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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YGV 78G is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 YGV 78G, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YGV 78G registered?

YGV 78G is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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