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YMH 970H

1970 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,150 mi
Last recorded20,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen TYPE225,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMH 970H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,957 miles

Offside Rear cracking

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

Pass 24 May 2016 19,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 13,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,944 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,311 miles

n/s/r tyre split but showing cord

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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YMH 970H is a 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 25,393 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 YMH 970H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMH 970H registered?

YMH 970H is a 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 24 March 1970.

Is YMH 970H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMH 970H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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