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UCO 161L

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,250 mi
Last recorded1,250 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCO 161L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 1,250 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 10,241 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,471 miles

advises same as test number 914922037243

Fail 5 Sep 2007 6,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 6,335 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 2,077 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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