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HYF 153K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,113 mi
Last recorded1,113 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 153K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2005 1,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 1,113 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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HYF 153K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYF 153K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYF 153K registered?

HYF 153K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 2 December 1971.

Is HYF 153K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYF 153K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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