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YYB 909H

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 909H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 78,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 77,372 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 77,367 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,098 miles

Dust seal deteriorated on the brake master cylinder push rod.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre perished and below 1.6mm tread depth legal limit.

Fail 24 May 2016 76,098 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working intermitant operation (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre perished and below 1.6mm tread depth legal limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2014 73,802 miles

Brake master cylinder pushrod gaiter split/incomplete.

Corrosion in nearside rear back panel next to rear lamp cluster.

Ends of both sides rear bumper not secured to body.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door check strap missing.

Oil leak

Steering lock not functional.

Fail 1 May 2014 73,802 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder pushrod gaiter split/incomplete.

Corrosion in nearside rear back panel next to rear lamp cluster.

Ends of both sides rear bumper not secured to body.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door check strap missing.

Oil leak

Steering lock not functional.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,690 miles

Battery compartment tray corroded.

Brake master cylinder pushrod gaiter split.

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door check strap missing.

Oil leak

Steering ignition lock not fully functional.

Vehicl battery insecure.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery compartment tray corroded.

Brake master cylinder pushrod gaiter split.

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

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door check strap missing.

Oil leak

Steering ignition lock not fully functional.

Vehicl battery insecure.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,746 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder push rod gaiter split

N/s/f indicator lens cracked

N/s/r wheel arch is corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f door check strap missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,745 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder push rod dust cover deteriorated/split

Corrosion Nearside rear wheel arch

Corrosion Rear floor pan

Gear change coupling worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door check strap missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle battery insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,400 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,375 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe 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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS....POOR IN PLACES

long park brake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,266 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,262 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,161 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,156 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,836 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,834 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,511 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 67,507 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YYB 909H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 YYB 909H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YYB 909H is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 March 1970.

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