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JLH 240K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 240K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 74,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 74,134 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area

nearside rear and offside rear battery trays corroded to excess

Fail 17 May 2013 74,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area

nearside rear and offside rear battery trays corroded to excess

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,043 miles

corrosion to nearside battery tray

corrosion to offside battery tray

corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2012 74,043 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion nearside battery tray

corrosion offside battery tray

corrosion offside outer sill but not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2011 737,675 miles

advanced chassis corrosion

bodywork + chassis rusting

hand brake cables rusting

rear tyres very near limit

Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced chassis corrosion

bodywork + chassis rusting

hand brake cables rusting

Fail 23 Dec 2009 72,425 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

steering colum lower rubber joint slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,425 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

steering colum lower rubber joint slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,828 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,828 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body has excessive corrosion although no serious weakness.

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split.

slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 18 May 2007 66,537 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 66,533 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,713 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 61,713 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded. †o/s/f lower swivel joint gaiter 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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JLH 240K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JLH 240K, 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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JLH 240K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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