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LPA 508K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,966 mi
Last recorded16,966 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 508K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 16,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,781 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,485 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 161,743 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,473 miles

n/s headlamp poor

n/s/.f wheel bearing worn/noisey

surface rust outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 12,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,303 miles

o/s/f tyre low edges

oil leak

under body corrosion

wear front disc

Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion in o/s jacking point

Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,787 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake adustmented

Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,230 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 1,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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LPA 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPA 508K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPA 508K registered?

LPA 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is LPA 508K safe to buy?

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