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PYO 130L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 130L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,186 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

multiple locations of heavy corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 65,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

multiple locations of heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,916 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering damper bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre damaged inner sidewall poss run flat

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,066 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front step

corrosion to offside front step

minor bearbox oil leak

multiple signs of ealy corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,065 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front step

corrosion to offside front step

minor bearbox oil leak

multiple signs of ealy corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has multiple signs of corrosion

corrosion to nearside front step

corrosion to offside rear sill

paint faded

sills painted black

Fail 22 Jun 2012 57,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has multiple signs of corrosion

corrosion to nearside front step

corrosion to offside rear sill

paint faded

sills painted black

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,707 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 515,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 473,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,195 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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PYO 130L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYO 130L, 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 PYO 130L registered?

PYO 130L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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