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HPL 348K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,010 mi
Last recorded32,010 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 348K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,010 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

all front suspension arm ball joint boots are age cracking

corrosion to body work

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,782 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from rear main oil seal and push rod tube seals

Slight play in front steering idler

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,111 miles

slight play in both front hub bearings.

some corrosion of the n/s body panels.

some corrosion of the rear exhaust section.

Pass 25 May 2012 30,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 29,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,377 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,405 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front offside and front nearside tyres getting perished

Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front offside and front nearside tyres getting perished

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,232 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 23,225 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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HPL 348K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HPL 348K, 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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What year was HPL 348K registered?

HPL 348K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 19 November 1971.

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