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HYV 33K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,431 mi
Last recorded10,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 33K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 10,431 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 10,377 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

front wheel arches/steps corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 14 Jul 2015 8,777 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,020 miles

both front wheel arch/steps corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,066 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 3,360 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 3,360 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 24,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 2,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 1,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 1,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,302 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 92,850 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear nearside outer driveshaft boot split

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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HYV 33K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HYV 33K, 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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HYV 33K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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