MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE POOR FITTING SUGGEST INCORRECT HOSE
Nearside Front Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()
Nearside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LOWER LIMIT
Offside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE
Offside Front BRAKE HOSE POOR FITTING AND CLIP MISSING SUGGEST INCORRECT HOSE
Offside HEADLIGHT PATTEN POOR
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEERING STIFF
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted SUGGEST INCORRECT HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LOWER LIMIT
Offside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted SUGGEST INCORRECT HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR
Both headlamp output is slightly low, but battery low at time of test.
Offside outer sill panel is slightly corroded at the lower edge
Both headlamp output is slightly low, but battery power low,
Lights become brighter when engine speed increases
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)
Offside outer sill panel is slightly corroded at the lower edge
Slight corrosion on offside front chassis member
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both headlamp output is slightly low, but battery power low, lights become brighter as engine speed increases.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r torsion dust cover corroded & holed
slight play in steering box
n/s/f brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/r torsion dust cover corroded & holed
slight play in steering box
n/s/f brake hose insecure
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EBM 357D is a 1966 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1966 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EBM 357D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EBM 357D is a 1966 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 14 July 1966.
Is EBM 357D safe to buy?
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