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NPT 63T

1979 Volkswagen TYPE2

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen TYPE256,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 63T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,177 miles

Both front jacking points corroded.

Both front to rear chassis becoming corroded above the water tank.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front top ball joint boot split.

Rear chassis at rear engine mounts nearside and offside corroded.

Rear floor above chassis corroded and holed at nearside and offside.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 May 2008 97,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front jacking points corroded.

Both front to rear chassis becoming corroded above the water tank.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front top ball joint boot split.

Rear chassis at rear engine mounts nearside and offside corroded.

Rear floor above chassis corroded and holed at nearside and offside.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 93,265 miles

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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NPT 63T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPT 63T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPT 63T registered?

NPT 63T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is NPT 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPT 63T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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