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YTA 402L

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,243 mi
Last recorded28,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 402L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,243 miles

Offside Front Outer sill end hole

Fail 11 Sep 2017 28,243 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer sill end hole

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,643 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight misting of oil around engine

Fail 14 Sep 2015 26,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,641 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 26,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,904 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,288 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 21,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,997 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,949 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 15,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,768 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,797 miles

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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YTA 402L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 YTA 402L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTA 402L registered?

YTA 402L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is YTA 402L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 402L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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