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PPX 269K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,351 mi
Last recorded49,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 269K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,351 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,341 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,457 miles

Front joint covers deteriorated.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,056 miles

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

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

Slight play steering pin.

Steering box damp.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 37,466 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,335 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING PIVOT

Fail 3 Sep 2015 35,324 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING PIVOT

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,078 miles

O/s/ r cv boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,722 miles

advise centre rear steering joint boot cover split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,487 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,656 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rust in floors but not in prescribed area

both rear outter cv boots split

rear drag link end boot cover split

Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,656 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rust in floors but not in prescribed area

both rear outter cv boots split

rear drag link end boot cover split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

corrosion to floors, sills and step

Fail 30 Jul 2007 14,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

A lot of foot brake travel

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to floors

corrosion to nearside step

front tyres cracking

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to floors and sills

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low and tyre cracking

rear drive shaft boots split and in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to floors and sills

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low and tyre cracking

rear drive shaft boots split and in poor condition

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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PPX 269K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PPX 269K, 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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PPX 269K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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