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VHO 623V

1979 Volkswagen TYPE2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen TYPE256,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 623V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 60,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,597 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 45,105 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn blows when headlamp dip switch used. (7.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps do not work on offside front and rear.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 42,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both rear batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 42,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 39,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise second number plate light not working

Fail 22 May 2012 39,444 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise second number plate light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,857 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,857 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 38,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 37,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,617 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2006 33,440 miles

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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VHO 623V is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHO 623V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHO 623V?

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What year was VHO 623V registered?

VHO 623V is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is VHO 623V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 623V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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