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TNB 373J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,815 mi
Last recorded18,815 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 373J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 168,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 168,637 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,382 miles

Nearside Rear chassis heavily repaired

Offside Rear chassis heavily repaired

all underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled making adequate inspection of some components difficult

Fail 14 Mar 2016 4,380 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear chassis heavily repaired

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear chassis heavily repaired

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled making adequate inspection of some components difficult

Pass 20 Mar 2015 4 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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TNB 373J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TNB 373J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNB 373J registered?

TNB 373J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is TNB 373J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 373J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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