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ODH 221K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 221K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps lefthand drive beam

Fail 17 Jul 2024 73,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps lefthand drive beam

Fail 31 May 2013 73,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

horn wire from column raps round lower uj when going on lock

major oil leak

no rear bump stops

this vehicle has had major welding repair but they are of a very poor standard and have lots of sealer on them

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

horn wire from steering column twists round coupling when on lock

rear bump stops missing

slight movement in both drag link ball joints from drop arm

this vehicle has had lots of poor repairs (welding) and sealer applied , plates may not be continuously seam welded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,975 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,975 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,777 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ODH 221K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,921 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 ODH 221K, 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 55 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 ODH 221K registered?

ODH 221K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is ODH 221K safe to buy?

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