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AHR 848L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 848L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,838 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,836 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 83,921 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 80,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 74,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 74,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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AHR 848L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 53,283 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHR 848L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHR 848L registered?

AHR 848L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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