MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated split (2.1.5)
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
general corrosion to doorsteps,doors,wheel arches and sills
n/s/f doorstep badly corroded
rear cross member corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
general corrosion to doorsteps,doors,wheel arches and sills
n/s/f doorstep badly corroded
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s rear park brake
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s and o/s sills,both front arches and doors showing signs of corrosion
rear cross member showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside 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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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PPF 527L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 PPF 527L, 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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PPF 527L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 May 1973.
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