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1956 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,414 mi
Last recorded52,414 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration785 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,414 miles

13% inbalance on rolling road test

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal weaping

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,387 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal weaping

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,647 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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785 YUB is a 1956 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 785 YUB, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 785 YUB registered?

785 YUB is a 1956 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 9 November 1956.

Is 785 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 785 YUB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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