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LUY 162T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 162T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 72,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 72,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,433 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,687 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pad securing pins slightly worn

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,685 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,496 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 60,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working loose (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,679 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls,but not deep enough to reach the wires or cords.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,301 miles

all suspension undersilled

all underneath /brake pipes undertsilled

n/s/f sidelight dim

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2008 44,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all suspension undersilled

all underneath /brake pipes undertsilled

n/s/f sidelight dim

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear driveshaft outer cv boot is split and the is insecure.

Fail 9 Dec 2005 42,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear driveshaft outer cv boot is split and the driveshaft is insecure.

rear window is smashed.

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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LUY 162T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 LUY 162T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LUY 162T registered?

LUY 162T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is LUY 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 162T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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