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VCV 737H

1970 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen TYPE225,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCV 737H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with position lamps illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Isolator switch in engine compartment insecure and terminals not insulated (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,400 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion under wheel arch

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,397 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Corrosion under wheel arch

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,997 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE NEARLY DOWN TO THE CORDS DUE TO RUBBING ON SOMETHING 185/R14C

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/r14c (4.1.E.1)

STEERING COLUMN INSECURE AT BOTTOM FIXING

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,332 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp dip beam output poor

excessive rust at non structural under floor panels

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/rear brake badly affected by excessively loose rear wheel bearing

steering has knocking noise from steering box and some free play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear under floor pan

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated

centre rear floor pan corroded and holed

nearside rear chassis leg corroded and holed at engine mounting

offside front lower bump stop missing and mounting point corroded away

offside rear inner cv joint security bolt insecure

offside rear outer sill area corroded and holed not a prescribed area

play detected at steering wheel

steering box damp with oil

steering lower rubber coupling deteriorated

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,547 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated

centre rear floor pan corroded and holed

nearside rear chassis leg corroded and holed at engine mounting

offside front lower bump stop missing and mounting point corroded away

offside rear inner cv joint security bolt insecure

offside rear outer sill area corroded and holed not a prescribed area

play detected at steering wheel

steering box damp with oil

steering lower rubber coupling deteriorated

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear drive shaft has both boots in very poor condition.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front lower bump stop mnissing and mounting corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear drive shaft has both boots in very poor condition.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front lower bump stop mnissing and mounting corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,234 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,158 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,655 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 53,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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VCV 737H is a 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 25,393 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 VCV 737H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VCV 737H is a 1970 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 18 January 1970.

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