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XPM 36T

1978 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen TYPE275,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 36T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,422 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 97,419 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear passenger door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Passenger door (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front axle mount slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front slightly corroded

Offside Rear slightly corrosion

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 May 2016 96,656 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front axle mount slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front slightly corroded

Offside Rear slightly corrosion

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 May 2016 96,636 miles

Battery insecure x 2 (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both nearside and offside (5.2.2b)

Nearside aim on limit

Offside Rear brakes noisy when rotated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.6.2)

multiple corroded parts of body

unable to test wipers on clearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,205 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,889 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cv rear offside and nearside bolts loose

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,580 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 89,561 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XPM 36T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 75,952 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 XPM 36T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPM 36T registered?

XPM 36T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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