MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,051 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front wheel binding
Offside Front wheel binding
Both front chassis outriggers corroded
Both headlamp reflectors poor condition and poor pattern/intensity
Both rear chassis outriggers
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre uneven wear
Nearside rear tyre wall worn/damaged
Nearside under/inner sill corroded
Offside centre chassis outrigger corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front chassis outriggers corroded
Both headlamp reflectors poor condition and poor pattern/intensity
Both rear chassis outriggers
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre uneven wear
Nearside rear tyre wall worn/damaged
Nearside under/inner sill corroded
Offside centre chassis outrigger corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Both front chassis outriggers slightly corroded
Both headlamp reflectors poor condition and poor pattern/intensity
Both rear chassis outriggers slightly corroded
Light scratching on windscreen
Nearside front tyre uneven wear
Nearside inner sill corroded
Nearside rear tyre wall worn/damaged
Offside centre chassis outrigger slightly corroded
Parking brake poor effort
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both inner sills corroded
chassis corroded
nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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NHK 420M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 NHK 420M, 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 53 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 NHK 420M registered?
NHK 420M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 August 1973.
Is NHK 420M safe to buy?
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