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YNN 786M

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNN 786M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 12,038 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 12,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 11,709 miles

some corrosion on outriggers and cross member panels

surface corrosion on both inner sills

surface corrosion on under panels and outriggers

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,151 miles

surface corrosion in area of front axle and surrounding area

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,976 miles

corrosion o/s/f outrigger

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on n/s/f outrigger

surface corrosion on o/s/f chassic in area of brake master cylinder

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,359 miles

surface corrosion on both belly pans

Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,450 miles

o/s/r tyre has some sidewall cracking

surface corrosion on front chassic

Fail 13 Jun 2013 7,450 miles

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

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

fuel lines perrished

o/s/r tyre has some sidewall cracking

slight exhaust leak from tailpipe

surface corrosion on front chassic

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,772 miles

fan belt very loose

some suface corrosion on floors and ouriggers

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,418 miles

corrosion on all outriggers

n/s/r cv boot split

spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on all outriggers

n/s/r cv boot split

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2009 713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 713 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,660 miles

incorrect anti-roll bar fitted

steering coupling slightly cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2008 98,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel hose from tank perrished

incorrect anti-roll bar fitted

steering coupling slightly cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,429 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 95,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both upper and lower o/s front ball joint gaitors split.

n/s rear cv joint gaitor split.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,792 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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YNN 786M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNN 786M, 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 YNN 786M registered?

YNN 786M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 November 1973.

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