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CHE 697K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,711 mi
Last recorded20,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 697K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 20,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 19,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,036 miles

Oil leak

nearside front uper suspension has slight play in a pin/bush(2.4.G.3)

slight play in steering linkage, steering box noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Bad oil leak on engine.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play on steering linkage. Steering box slightly noisy.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,357 miles

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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CHE 697K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CHE 697K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHE 697K registered?

CHE 697K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 February 1972.

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