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XUJ 698K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 698K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,410 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,115 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,107 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked axle beam corroded (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,671 miles

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

offside front inner door handle requires attention soon

oil leak

steering wheel slightly damaged

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,054 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

after market exhaust fitted - noise level on limit

both front wheel bearings require attention soon

both rear bump stop clearances on limit

different size tyres tyres fitted to front and rear axle

nearside front tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

after market exhaust fitted - noise level on limit

both front wheel bearings require attention soon

both rear bump stop clearances on limit

different size tyres tyres fitted to front and rear axle

nearside front tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,095 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both door lower edges slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both door lower edges slightly corroded

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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XUJ 698K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 XUJ 698K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUJ 698K registered?

XUJ 698K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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