MOT Status
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44,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering linkage pivot point has slight play (above front axle)
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering linkage pivot point has slight play (above front axle)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/r o/s/r floors corroed
axles slightly corroded
slight dampness to rear shocks
slight lift in both top balljoints
slight play in steering pivot
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
axles slightly corroded
slight dampness to rear shocks
slight lift in both top balljoints
slight play in steering pivot
exhaust corroded
slight lift in top balljoints
slight corrosion to front axle
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBK 731T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,501 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBK 731T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VBK 731T registered?
VBK 731T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is VBK 731T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBK 731T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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