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DMA 207K

1972 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,307 mi
Last recorded17,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen TYPE242,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 207K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 17,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to tread pattern

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking to tread pattern

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

Fail 16 Feb 2017 16,916 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

Fail 9 Dec 2016 16,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,824 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside floor corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,824 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside floor corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside floor corroded and inadequately repaired but out of prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside floor corroded and inadequately repaired but out of prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2013 16,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front floor corroded & welding detaching

Pass 10 May 2013 16,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front floor corroded & welding detaching

Fail 28 Jun 2011 15,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedel rubber starting to perish on the outer edges

fuel cap seal starting to crack on the edges,

vehicle structure has been undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,498 miles

clutch pedel rubber starting to perish on the outer edges

fuel cap seal starting to crack on the edges,

vehicle structure has been undersealed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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DMA 207K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMA 207K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMA 207K registered?

DMA 207K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 3 January 1972.

Is DMA 207K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMA 207K shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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