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SKT 875S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

16,164 mi
Last recorded16,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKT 875S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 16,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 18,624 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 15,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under door area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 15,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under door area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 15,109 miles

Centre pivot for steering has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,696 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 14,696 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 13,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 May 2017 13,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,705 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 11,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o too high (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 6,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,243 miles

Offside front lower damper mount has slight play.

Rear tyres cracked/perished.

Rear wheels slighty binding.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 5,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres are perished,cracked and flat.

Both rear wheels are slighty binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 203,286 miles

All four road tyres are badly cracked and perished.

Nearside front jacking point corroed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 203,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

All four road tyres are badly cracked and perished.

Nearside front jacking point corroed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 203,286 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 203,286 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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SKT 875S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 SKT 875S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKT 875S registered?

SKT 875S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is SKT 875S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKT 875S shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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