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VRL 814H

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 814H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,532 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 91,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,267 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 88,262 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,828 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

roof insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,828 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

roof insecure

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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VRL 814H is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRL 814H, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRL 814H registered?

VRL 814H is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for VRL 814H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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