MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Near side front suspension ball joint dust covers split
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advises same as test number 914922037243
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advises same as test number 914922037243
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FIBERGLASS AND FILLER REPAIRS CARRIED OUT TO SILLS AND FLOORPANS. HOWEVER THESE LOCATIONS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE EITHER STRUCTURAL OR LOAD BEARING AND APPEAR TO FALL OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS FOR SUSPENSION, BRAKEING AND SEATBELTS.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres cracked and perished on side walls
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UCO 161L is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UCO 161L, 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 UCO 161L registered?
UCO 161L is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is UCO 161L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UCO 161L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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