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BIG 5124

1974 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Type 238,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5124
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 52,685 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Prescribed area inadequately repaired

Fail 25 Mar 2015

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front tyre side wall cracked

rear cv boots burst

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,288 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,111 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,011 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,796 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,568 miles

Slight Corrosion in floor outwith prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2008 178,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 177,356 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 177,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 175,644 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 175,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BIG 5124 is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 5124, 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 52 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 BIG 5124 registered?

BIG 5124 is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is BIG 5124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5124 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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