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EBM 357D

1966 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen TYPE263,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 357D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,532 miles

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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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,415 miles

Both headlamp output is slightly low, but battery low at time of test.

Offside outer sill panel is slightly corroded at the lower edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,300 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 73,454 miles

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.

Pass 9 May 2014 72,742 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 71,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 69,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,179 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,179 miles

o/s/r torsion dust cover corroded & holed

slight play in steering box

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Fail 1 May 2009 63,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 63,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 57,773 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,773 miles

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.

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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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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