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KLA 33V

1979 Volkswagen TYPE2

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen TYPE256,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLA 33V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 90,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 90,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,157 miles

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

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

advance corrosion to under carrige

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,153 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2009 90,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,750 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s battery tray starting to corrode

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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KLA 33V is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLA 33V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLA 33V registered?

KLA 33V is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KLA 33V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLA 33V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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