MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front tyres perishing both sides
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front tyres perishing both sides
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Poor connection (1.4.A.2c)
front brake balance
front brake flexi hose ends corroded
front tyre sidewalls cracked
inner sills/chassis/body corrosion
lower covers fitted
rear brake pipe corrosion
slight blow from heat riser
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake balance
front brake flexi hose ends corroded
front tyre sidewalls cracked
inner sills/chassis/body corrosion
lower covers fitted
rear brake pipe corrosion
slight blow from heat riser
handbrake balance
handbrake travel
headlamp patterns
left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked
oil leak
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake balance
handbrake travel
headlamp patterns
left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked
oil leak
right rear tyre tread worn to limit
battery security
brake flexi hoses corroded at ends
column switch security
front crossmember corrosion
headlamp patterns
left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked
right rear tyre tread worn on edge
slight blow from exhaust
spare wheel mcarrier removed
handbrake travel
left rear brake binding
slight exhaust blow
slight rear wheel bearing play
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight rear wheel bearing play
handbrake travel
left rear brake binding
slight exhaust blow
Right front lower shock mount worn
column switch security
front brake discs slight distortion
handbrake travel
left rear brake sticking on
steering box play
steering idler play
brake pipe corrosion
right ball joints slight lift
right front shock lower mount worn
steering idler play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
brake pipe corrosion
handbrake travel
left/right outer cv boots split open
right ball joints slight lift
right front shock lower mount worn
steering idler play
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
column switch security
drag link play
left outer and both right cv boots split open
left/right upper ball joints slight lift
rear brake balance
steering idler play
column switch security
drag link play
left outer and both right cv boots split open
left/right upper ball joints slight lift
rear brake balance
steering idler play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split
body corrosion
both outer cv boots dailed
drag link ends slight play
inner sills corroded
left front wheel bearing play
rear wheel bearing play
seatbelt mounts corroded
sills corroded
steering idler play
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
body corrosion
both outer cv boots dailed
drag link ends slight play
inner sills corroded
left front wheel bearing play
rear wheel bearing play
seatbelt mounts corroded
sills corroded
steering idler play
rear shocks worn and corroded
sill/inner sills corroded
steering box play
steering idler play
body corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
chassis corrosion
front wheels slight buckle
headlamp patterns
rear brake balance
rear outer cv boots split open
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
body corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
chassis corrosion
front wheels slight buckle
headlamp patterns
rear brake balance
rear outer cv boots split open
rear shocks worn and corroded
sill/inner sill corrosion
steering box play
steering idler play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
headlamp patterns
left ball joints - lift
outer cv boots split open
rear floor corrrosion
rear wheel bearing play
right ball joints -lift
sills corroded
steering box play
steering idler play
body corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
headlamp patterns
left ball joints - lift
outer cv boots split open
rear floor corrrosion
rear wheel bearing play
right ball joints -lift
sills corroded
steering box play
steering idler play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KLL 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 KLL 531K, 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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KLL 531K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 April 1972.
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