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XVV 200L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,177 mi
Last recorded58,177 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVV 200L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,457 miles

floor sections rusted and repaired

front seat belt mountings are rusted and repaired

front sub-frame rusted and repaired

various welding repairs

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor sections rusted and repaired

front seat belt mountings are rusted and repaired

n/s head light lens is damaged

various welding repairs

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,132 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,426 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,410 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,044 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,699 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,529 miles

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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XVV 200L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 XVV 200L, 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 53 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 XVV 200L registered?

XVV 200L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 July 1973.

Is XVV 200L safe to buy?

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