MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
n/s headlamp poor
n/s/.f wheel bearing worn/noisey
surface rust outer sills
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre low edges
oil leak
under body corrosion
wear front disc
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
hand brake adustmented
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?
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for LPA 508K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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