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YJT 383T

1978 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,816 mi
Last recorded37,816 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen TYPE275,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 383T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,816 miles

Battery secured by means of block of wood jammed between battery casing and body...

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Excessive corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas (all sharp edges covered with tape)

Excessive corrosion to outriggers, sills and arches outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion to vehicle structure outside of prescribed areas not likely to adversely affect braking or steering

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 37,812 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Excessive corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas (all sharp edges covered with tape)

Excessive corrosion to outriggers, sills and arches outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,446 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,442 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

large areas covered in tape to cover large areas of corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded around battery area

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,302 miles

Battery insecure

body work has extensive corrosion which has been tapped up

moisture on inside of offside head lamp lens

offside head lamp pattern weak

vehicle showing signs of extensive corrosion & has many welding repairs

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

body work has extensive corrosion which has been tapped up

moisture on inside of offside head lamp lens

offside head lamp pattern weak

vehicle showing signs of extensive corrosion & has many welding repairs

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corosion to rest of body

tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,912 miles

all lower panels extensively corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,348 miles

Extensive Body Corrosion to Most Panels Non Precribed Areas

Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,492 miles

body work very rusty

poss air in brake system

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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YJT 383T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 75,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJT 383T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJT 383T registered?

YJT 383T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for YJT 383T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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