MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
corrosion to nearside battery tray
corrosion to offside battery tray
corrosion to offside outer sill but not in perscribed area
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
advanced chassis corrosion
bodywork + chassis rusting
hand brake cables rusting
rear tyres very near limit
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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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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