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KGC 797K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,144 mi
Last recorded25,144 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 797K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 16,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 16,294 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 10,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,590 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

slight movement in offside front top ball joint

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,501 miles

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,146 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 8,146 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres outer walls cracked

engine oil leaks

offside lower ball joint dust cover split

play in both nearside top & bottom ball joints

play in both offside top & bottom ball joints just legal

slight leak from exhaust joints

Pass 24 Aug 2005 6,539 miles

play both offside ball joints

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2005 6,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play both o/s ball joints worn just legal

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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KGC 797K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,700cc 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 KGC 797K, 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 KGC 797K registered?

KGC 797K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KGC 797K safe to buy?

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