MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
center chassis outriggers corroded
offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
both rear bump stops perished
brake light switch needs adjusting
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion to nearside chassis outrigger
generator light on
offside rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWH 979J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SWH 979J, 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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What year was SWH 979J registered?
SWH 979J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is SWH 979J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWH 979J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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