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NHK 420M

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,051 mi
Last recorded52,051 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 420M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 52,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 51,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 51,190 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 51,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 50,935 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 50,935 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,924 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,838 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,816 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,814 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,714 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,706 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 49,704 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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