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KBL 969L

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 969L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,863 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 54,947 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside and structure has extensive poor corrosion repairs ,on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 6 May 2011 54,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside and structure has extensive poor corrosion repairs ,on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,302 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,098 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake master cylinder area corroded

front floor corroded

rear floor corroded

both sides top and bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,597 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 53,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,025 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 51,021 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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KBL 969L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KBL 969L, 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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KBL 969L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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