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KMY 450K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,617 mi
Last recorded30,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMY 450K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

corroded underside where under seal has worn away

Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,405 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 30,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,067 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure locking nut not through nylon (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure locking device missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure locking device missing (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,135 miles

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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KMY 450K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KMY 450K, 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 KMY 450K registered?

KMY 450K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is KMY 450K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMY 450K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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