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NRR 484K

1971 Volkswagen TYPE2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen TYPE249,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRR 484K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,821 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,096 miles

scratches to screen

Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

scratches to screen

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front, centre and rear cross members/out riggers corroding

inner and outer front panels corroding

offside and nearside front suspension beam corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

scratches to screen

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 12 May 2016 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,929 miles

All 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 62,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 62,600 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,295 miles

n s r tyre perished

o s r tyre perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n s f inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

n s r tyre perished

o s r inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

o s r tyre perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,505 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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NRR 484K is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,497 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRR 484K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NRR 484K is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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