MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear shock absorber weak
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
tapley brake test carried out due to low suspension
underside of vehicle heavily under sealed and painted
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
tapley brake test carried out due to low suspension
underside of vehicle heavily under sealed and painted
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
body corroded
front arches corroded
nearside front tyre cut
nearside rear driveshaft loose
offside rear backing plate corroded
underside corroded
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to chassis not holed
advise entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion
advise welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal
Centre Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion
oil leak
some previous welded repairs have started to corrode
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UAM 839J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UAM 839J, 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 UAM 839J registered?
UAM 839J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 9 March 1971.
Is UAM 839J safe to buy?
The MOT history for UAM 839J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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