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DMB 470K

1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper56,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMB 470K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,930 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 50,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 33,929 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 33,703 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 33,427 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 32,962 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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DMB 470K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 56,412 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMB 470K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DMB 470K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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