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67,790 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
main beam tell tell light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
main beam tell tell light not working
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (Marked yellow Chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor Corroded (Marked Yellow Chalk)
Offside Front Cross member corroded (Marked Yellow Chalk)
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
hole in nearside inner sill
Offside Rear exhaust clamp loose but exhaust is secure
Offside Rear inner sill has a hole but not within a prescribed area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill.
slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion nearside rear and offside rear inner sills outside of prescribed areas
poorly welded repairs to vehicle underside
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both steering track rods slightly bent
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish
slight play steering idler pivot
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish
rear number plate lamp affected by another lamp
slight play steering idler pivot
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Battery insecure
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
jacking points corroded and in poor condition front and rear.
nearside front floor corroded and holed
offside and nearside floor pan corroded and holed
Battery insecure
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
vehicle is very rusty underneath
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front valance is corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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BRU 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 BRU 183K, 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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BRU 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1972.
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