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YHD 338V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,429 mi
Last recorded49,429 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHD 338V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,429 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 49,429 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,566 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 47,966 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,859 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,859 miles

Offside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,659 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 16 May 2009 43,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,714 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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YHD 338V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 YHD 338V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YHD 338V registered?

YHD 338V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is YHD 338V safe to buy?

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