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NBL 25P

1976 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,512 mi
Last recorded44,512 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 25P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,512 miles

Battery tray corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear - ferrules also slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front between flexible brake hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner arch corroded and has a number of small holes

Number of stone-chips in windscreen

Offside front inner and outer arches corroded and holed in a number of places

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2017 44,512 miles

Battery tray corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear - ferrules also slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front between flexible brake hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner arch corroded and has a number of small holes

Number of stone-chips in windscreen

Offside front inner and outer arches corroded and holed in a number of places

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,512 miles

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

front brake discs worn , pitted and corroded

heavy corrosion to outer body and sills in places (parts are holed and may need attention soon)

security to battery could be improved on.

slight interference to offside rear lights (sidelight / indicataor)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

some dampness inside nearside headlight lens

Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,512 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

front brake discs worn , pitted and corroded

heavy corrosion to outer body and sills in places (parts are holed and may need attention soon)

slight interference to offside rear lights (sidelight / indicataor)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

some dampness inside nearside headlight lens

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear lights have slight interference with each other

nearside headlight has a slightly poor beam image (slight deterioration inside lens)

some corrosion to outer vehicle body , wheelarches and sills etc.(may need attention soon)

some corrosion to underbody in places outside prescribed areas which are corroded and holed (may need attention soon)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,512 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear lights have slight interference with each other

nearside headlight has a slightly poor beam image (slight deterioration inside lens)

offside front brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

some corrosion to outer vehicle body , wheelarches and sills etc.(may need attention soon)

some corrosion to underbody in places outside prescribed areas which are corroded and holed (may need attention soon)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,980 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine runs slightly lumpy but passed emmissions test ok

nearside front seatbelt stork is difficult to reach to engage seatbelt

offside sunvisor is slightly insecure

rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish and ferrules are slightly corroded

underbody has excessive corrosion and is holed in places which fall outside of any prescribed areas but will need attention soon

Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perished heavily through tread

nearside front seatbelt stork is difficult to reach to engage seatbelt

offside sunvisor is slightly insecure

rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish and ferrules are slightly corroded

underbody has excessive corrosion and is holed in places which fall outside of any prescribed areas but will need attention soon

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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NBL 25P is a 1976 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBL 25P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBL 25P registered?

NBL 25P is a 1976 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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