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NTU 126L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

11,225 mi
Last recorded11,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTU 126L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 11,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box worn, but not excessively slight wear in steering box (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper dust covers worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front light scratches across windscreen

Nearside Front door step has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush has slight wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper loose (not likely to fall off

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2019 11,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount behind front valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box worn, but not excessively slight wear in steering box (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper dust covers worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front light scratches across windscreen

Nearside Front door step has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush has slight wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper loose (not likely to fall off

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 22 Jun 2017 11,132 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSR outer CV boot split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 10,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSR outer CV boot split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,700 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 9,700 miles

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

front indicator lenses faded

fuel hose from pipe to pump slightly perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,740 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 7,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,385 miles

passenger seat base insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2011 7,385 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger seat base insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,916 miles

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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NTU 126L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTU 126L, 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 NTU 126L registered?

NTU 126L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 8 February 1973.

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