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KNG 417L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNG 417L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 94,532 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

driveshaft gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,532 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed engine bay (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

driveshaft gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 8 May 2014 94,366 miles

drivers door corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear both driveshaft gaitors excessively deteriated

offside front jacking cross member corroded

offside rear both driveshaft gaitors deteriating

offside step corroded

undertray corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 94,366 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

drivers door corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear both driveshaft gaitors excessively deteriated

offside front jacking cross member corroded

offside rear both driveshaft gaitors deteriating

offside step corroded

undertray corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 94,364 miles

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

all secondry flooring holed and corroded

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitdr split

Fail 15 May 2013 94,364 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all secondry flooring holed and corroded

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitdr split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,364 miles

both nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 93,110 miles

driver side floor is corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2011 93,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driver side floor is corroded outside any prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,007 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,380 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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KNG 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 KNG 417L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNG 417L registered?

KNG 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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