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XFY 938M

1974 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Type 238,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFY 938M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 37,257 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 37,164 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached wheel catching (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front lower front panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both front crossmember/ jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both rear crossmember/ jacking points (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all cv boots perished

all rubbers perished

both rear tyres perished

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,133 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,627 miles

Offside Front drivers under floor section corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 32,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drivers under floor section corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,301 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake peddle travel long

front floor panelling / underside slight corrosion ;

nearside exhaust slight blow ;

nearside front suspension joints have slight lift ? ;

Fail 17 Jan 2017 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting inside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tube / radius arm mounting / top chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake peddle travel long

front floor panelling / underside slight corrosion ;

nearside exhaust slight blow ;

nearside front suspension joints have slight lift ? ;

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,209 miles

Chassis rusty.

Offside Rear Cv boot split

Outriggers rusty.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 28,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Chassis rusty.

Offside Rear Cv boot split

Outriggers rusty.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,173 miles

rear suspension perscribed areas corroded but not excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2014 260,050 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 202,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 20,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,504 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 9,422 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 3,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,506 miles

advise general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2009 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 92,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,987 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,004 miles

rear centre floor area in a rusty condition but sound

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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XFY 938M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,038 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 XFY 938M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XFY 938M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 January 1974.

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