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DAA 310K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,813 mi
Last recorded9,813 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 310K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 9,813 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole within master cylinder mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in crossmember in front of axle within nearside inner suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in crossmember in front of axle within offside inner suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play between sector shaft and drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion near previous repairs, nearside front out rigger and bottom of front panel

Pass 25 Apr 2025 9,644 miles

steering box slight play between sector shaft and steering drop arm

Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,570 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 9,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 9,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 9,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 9,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 8,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 4,787 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 4,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 4,512 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 4,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Upper 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 3,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 2,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear outer c/v boot split

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,544 miles

difficulty assessing welding repairs due to underseal etc

nearside front lower quarter panel corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside front suspension ball joint dust boots split

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear mud flap corroded

offside rear outer cv boot split

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

shock absorber dust covers corroding

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2010 2,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

difficulty assessing welding repairs due to underseal etc

nearside front lower quarter panel corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside front suspension ball joint dust boots split

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear mud flap corroded

offside rear outer cv boot split

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

shock absorber dust covers corroding

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2009 2,244 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Fail 16 Jul 2009 2,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2009 2,230 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner arch rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 458 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 453 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2006 99,523 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 99,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

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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DAA 310K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DAA 310K, 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.

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DAA 310K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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