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XWO 786J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWO 786J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,793 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,785 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,617 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,617 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,864 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,864 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrsion around battery tray

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,908 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,288 miles

advise motional rubbing noise o/s/r wheel. n/s/r bumpstop breaking up. n/s/f bottom ball joint boot loose.

play in accelerator linkage o/s/f chassis. signs of grease o/s/f top ball joint boot.

strong advise dampness around fuel pump. indicator tell tail faulty. o/s/r exhaust joint loose.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise motional rubbing noise o/s/r wheel. n/s/r bumpstop breaking up. n/s/f bottom ball joint boot loose.

play in accelerator linkage o/s/f chassis. signs of grease o/s/f top ball joint boot.

strong advise dampness around fuel pump. indicator tell tail faulty. o/s/r exhaust joint loose.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,758 miles

n/s/r bumpstop starting to break up. all tyres heavy perishing + wear on inside edges.strong advise n/s/r seatbelt mount plate loose(no belt attached).

roof rack mounting bolts sharp edges. o/s/f door difficult to open from inside. n/s/f door stay strap missing. heavy corrosion to holes both front door steps,on inside + underside.n/s/f bottom ball joint boot ring loose.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r bumpstop starting to break up. all tyres heavy perishing + wear on inside edges.strong advise n/s/r seatbelt mount plate loose(no belt attached).

roof rack mounting bolts sharp edges. o/s/f door difficult to open from inside. n/s/f door stay strap missing. heavy corrosion to holes both front door steps,on inside + underside.n/s/f bottom ball joint boot ring loose.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,466 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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XWO 786J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XWO 786J, 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.

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XWO 786J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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