MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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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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