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PPH 128L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 128L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,316 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Centre and front outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Step badly corroded under vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,220 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Centre and front outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Step badly corroded under vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,079 miles

Nearside footwell floor pan corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rust in floor pan under battery

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

noise from N/S/R brake on rotation

oil leak

slight movement in O/S/F seat runner

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,076 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and O/S sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure corrosion around wiper arm base (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' various items (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside footwell floor pan corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rust in floor pan under battery

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

noise from N/S/R brake on rotation

oil leak

slight movement in O/S/F seat runner

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel binding slightly, suspect sticking handbrake cable

oil leak from selector shaft

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,901 miles

BATTERIES INSERCUE

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f seatbelt clasp damaged (outer plastics missing) will release under load but advise replacement

Fail 30 Jul 2012 40,901 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

BATTERIES INSERCUE

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,467 miles

ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT

ADVISE X4 FRONT BALL JOINTS, ALL HAVE LIFT, LOWERS WORSE

BOTH BATTERYS INSECURE

OIL ALL OVER ENGINE BAY

advise fuse added from alt trigger wire to duel charge relay

n/s sill (outer) holed

n/s/f wheel arch corroding within 12" of lower balt mount

o/s/f sill end holed

Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,467 miles

ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT

ADVISE X4 FRONT BALL JOINTS, ALL HAVE LIFT, LOWERS WORSE

BOTH BATTERYS INSECURE

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

OIL ALL OVER ENGINE BAY

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise fuse added from alt trigger wire to duel charge relay

n/s sill (outer) holed

n/s/f wheel arch corroding within 12" of lower balt mount

o/s/f sill end holed

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front doorstep and inner wheelarch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front doorstep and inner wheelarch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,496 miles

corrosion nearside outersill and offside front inner wheel arch outside prescribed areas

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,496 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside outersill and offside front inner wheel arch outside prescribed areas

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,118 miles

offside front seatbelt stalk outer plastic casing damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front seatbelt stalk outer plastic casing damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,223 miles

foot brake travel

handbrake nearstop

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,728 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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PPH 128L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PPH 128L, 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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PPH 128L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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