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YRN 231V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRN 231V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,126 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,126 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,901 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 97,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 97,861 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,194 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion off side outer sill

Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,234 miles

engine oil leak

os and ns outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,516 miles

slight play in n/s/r w.bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,014 miles

rear metal brake pipe from 3 way union to flex starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,309 miles

Oil leak

very slight rusting in some areas under side of vehicle and outer sills.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,040 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,934 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,814 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,137 miles

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)

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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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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