MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside wheel arch repair not finished but not in prescribed area and no sharp edges
Oil leak ()
Headlamp not working on main beam relay not switching over (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside wheel arch repair not finished but not in prescribed area and no sharp edges
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion repairs to both front steps not completed, but not structural (6.1.B.2)
Brake vacuum build up too slow servo not working (3.3.E.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion repairs to both front steps not completed, but not structural (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside and offside rear tyre load rating below axle weight
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside and offside front seat belt not mounted in the correct postion, unable to tell if the alternative mounting are stronge enough for seat belts
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside and offside front seat belt not mounted in the correct postion, unable to tell if the alternative mounting are stronge enough for seat belts
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/frontdoor step inner slight corrosion
rear seat not fitted at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/frontdoor step inner slight corrosion
rear seat not fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
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UMA 239M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UMA 239M, 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.
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UMA 239M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 8 October 1973.
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