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YLY 205S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLY 205S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,244 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Offside front jacking point heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount

Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,244 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front jacking point heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,033 miles

Corrosion started to underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test.

Engine oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 77,874 miles

Corrosion in several prescribed areas, Not considered excessive at time of test

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and Nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 May 2017 77,874 miles

Corrosion in several prescribed areas, Not considered excessive at time of test

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and Nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 77,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around nearside manifold area (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seatbelt inappropriately mounted affecting operation. (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear Chassis/Axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,268 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear cv boot split

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear drive shaft boot,rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underside been welded in many areas + all underside been coverd in thick under seal

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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YLY 205S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 YLY 205S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YLY 205S registered?

YLY 205S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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