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MLY 590L

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,181 mi
Last recorded52,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 590L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake hose ferals slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,181 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake hose ferals slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,994 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,994 miles

Horn control insecure switch loose (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front split (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 50,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,299 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,280 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,280 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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MLY 590L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MLY 590L, 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 MLY 590L registered?

MLY 590L is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MLY 590L safe to buy?

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