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YHP 319J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,810 mi
Last recorded3,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHP 319J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,810 miles

Oil leak

Gas Bottle Loose In Engine Compatment

Fail 5 Aug 2013 3,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Gas Bottle Loose In Engine Compatment

Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,800 miles

Bad oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,691 miles

Both upper front ball joints have slight play/lift N/S has a split gaiter.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,231 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 3,222 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 3,129 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 3,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,088 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 30,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 2,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YHP 319J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHP 319J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHP 319J registered?

YHP 319J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is YHP 319J safe to buy?

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