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FCG 434K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

26,491 mi
Last recorded26,491 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 434K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 26,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier panel holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

battery loose, but not insecure

corrosion to rear floor pan above chassis

holed corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch - out of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside battery tray

nearside rear most part of chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread, but no cords or ply found at time of test

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and appears to be repaired from the other side

underside of vehicle and all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2016 26,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam won't stay on (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam won't stay on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

battery loose, but not insecure

corrosion to rear floor pan above chassis

holed corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch - out of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside battery tray

nearside rear most part of chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread, but no cords or ply found at time of test

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and appears to be repaired from the other side

underside of vehicle and all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis slightly corroded

nearside battery tray corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside battery tray corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch appears to be welded from the inside

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded - out of perscribed area

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis slightly corroded

nearside battery tray corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside battery tray corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch appears to be welded from the inside

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded - out of perscribed area

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 May 2014 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

offside rear inner cv boot in poor condition

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

underside heavily undersealed and repaired

Pass 1 May 2012 24,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to floorpan and inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

protective underseal/waxoyl apllied to underside of vehicle - unable to fully inspect

slight corrosion, welding repairs and underseal to chassis rails

Fail 28 Apr 2012 24,898 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to floorpan and inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

protective underseal/waxoyl apllied to underside of vehicle - unable to fully inspect

slight corrosion, welding repairs and underseal to chassis rails

Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal in many places unable to fully inspect

Fail 30 Apr 2011 23,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal in many places unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 23,469 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FCG 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FCG 434K, 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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FCG 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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