MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
1st GEAR SELECTION POOR WHEN HANDBRAKE IS ON OR BEING OPPERATED
N/S AND O/S BATTERY SUPPORT AREAS ARE CORRODED
N/S INNER SILL (FULL LENGTH), O/S INNER WING + AREAS AJASENT TO PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS ARE CORRODED/CORRODING
O/S REAR LIGHT LENS IS DETERIATED
VEHICLE HAS SUSTAINED NUMEROUS PREVIOUS STRUCTUAL WELDING REPAIRS, SOME OF POOR QUALITY ALL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1st GEAR SELECTION POOR WHEN HANDBRAKE IS ON OR BEING OPPERATED
N/S AND O/S BATTERY SUPPORT AREAS ARE CORRODED
N/S INNER SILL (FULL LENGTH), O/S INNER WING + AREAS AJASENT TO PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS ARE CORRODED/CORRODING
O/S REAR LIGHT LENS IS DETERIATED
VEHICLE HAS SUSTAINED NUMEROUS PREVIOUS STRUCTUAL WELDING REPAIRS, SOME OF POOR QUALITY ALL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
GEAR SELECTION 1st IS POOR/DIFFICULT WHEN HANDBRAKE IN ON > ATTENSION ADVISED
N/S AND O/S REAR BATTERY SUPPORT FLOOR AREAS ARE CORRODED/HOLES > ATTENSION ADVISED
N/S INNER SILL FULL LENGTH, O/S INNER WING, PLUS AREAS INGENERAL AJASENT TO PREVIOUS REPAIRS AREA ARE CORRODED/CORRODING
O/S REAR LENS IS DETERIATED SHOWING DIMMER REAR LIGHT.
VEHICLE HAS SUSTAINED NUMEROUS PREVIOUS STRUCTUAL WELDING REPAIRS, SOME OF POOR QUALITY, ALL COVERED/UNDERSEALED
Welding repairs to the vehicle structure are of a very poor quality and are covered in thick underseal there it is difficult to fully check the repair
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear lamp full of water
corrosion to n/s rear axle tube not yet excessive
new inner sill fitted at o/s rear is not fully attatched to body
o/s front suspension bump stop missing
o/s inner sill excessivley corroded but with in 30 cm of ant load bearing member or panel
whole of vehicle has been repaired by welding patches previously
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to n/s rear axle tube not yet excessive
new inner sill fitted at o/s rear is not fully attatched to body
o/s front suspension bump stop missing
o/s inner sill excessivley corroded but with in 30 cm of ant load bearing member or panel
whole of vehicle has been repaired by welding patches previously
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
all chassis rails welded
front discs in poor condition
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread and perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
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MBD 412V is a 1980 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 76,890 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBD 412V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MBD 412V is a 1980 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 April 1980.
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