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JAB 155K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,913 mi
Last recorded37,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 155K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,875 miles

extensive welding has been carried out on underside of vehicle

offside inner window handle missing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,854 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive welding has been carried out on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,536 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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JAB 155K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JAB 155K, 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 JAB 155K registered?

JAB 155K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is JAB 155K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 155K shows 6 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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