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EHT 786K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 786K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,810 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,221 miles

n/s/f headlight poor beam image

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,221 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f headlight poor beam image

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,724 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,681 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,681 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,210 miles

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,192 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,397 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 54,397 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexy hoses insecure.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,375 miles

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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2008 52,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside chassis excessively corroded close to brake valve.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,988 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,155 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 49,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front floor excessively corroded

Offside front seatbelt mount starting to rust

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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EHT 786K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,921 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 EHT 786K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EHT 786K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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