MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror had a dingily hanging from it ()
Central Rear Oil leak engine area ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.2.6)
under body has under sealer all over
under body is rusty all over in various places
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind the front wheels (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror had a dingily hanging from it ()
Central Rear Oil leak engine area ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.2.6)
under body has under sealer all over
under body is rusty all over in various places
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
corrosion off side outer sill
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion off side outer sill
noise nearside rear wheel.
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
engine oil leak
os and ns outer sills starting to corrode
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leak
os and ns outer sills starting to corrode
slight play in n/s/r w.bearing
rear metal brake pipe from 3 way union to flex starting to corrode
Oil leak
very slight rusting in some areas under side of vehicle and outer sills.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
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YRN 231V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YRN 231V, 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 YRN 231V registered?
YRN 231V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 25 April 1980.
Is YRN 231V safe to buy?
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