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ULN 792M

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,982 mi
Last recorded8,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 792M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 8,982 miles

no internal door handles but opened by rods

Fail 10 Nov 2017 8,983 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no internal door handles but opened by rods

Fail 11 May 2017 8,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubber missing and wearing on suspension (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear reflector missing all (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light all lenses missing (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure both (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 8,099 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 8,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ULN 792M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 ULN 792M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULN 792M?

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What year was ULN 792M registered?

ULN 792M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is ULN 792M safe to buy?

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