MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all secondry flooring holed and corroded
nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitdr split
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
both nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split
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
driver side floor is corroded outside any prescribed area
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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KNG 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 5 March 1973.
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