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YTA 513L

1974 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

15,999 mi
Last recorded15,999 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 513L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 15,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 15,994 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cms of Engine Mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 13,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 10,682 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,978 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 8,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 7,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,524 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 5,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 3,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 3,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 1,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,970 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,970 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 98,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 88,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YTA 513L is a 1974 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YTA 513L, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTA 513L registered?

YTA 513L is a 1974 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 27 February 1974.

Is YTA 513L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 513L shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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