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KAN 244K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,346 mi
Last recorded20,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 244K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Slight earth fault on rear lights

tyre treads perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,167 miles

Offside front tyre inner wall starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2016 10,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 7,350 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 5,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 3,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 1,442 miles

BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTTER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 17 Jul 2010 99,463 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,950 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

off side front chassis out rigger is corroding

the near side and off side heater cables are broken

the nearside rear sill is corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2009 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,923 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 92,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 92,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front door steps insecure

brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2007 91,988 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KAN 244K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAN 244K, 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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KAN 244K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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