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MUY 759K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 759K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,558 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,747 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,529 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corosion behind front panel

corosion o/s sill (not in prescribed area)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,982 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in front wheel bearings and ball joints/corrosion to floors and sills

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,982 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front wheel bearings and ball joints/corrosion to floors and sills

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 81,331 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 71,447 miles

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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MUY 759K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUY 759K, 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 MUY 759K registered?

MUY 759K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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