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DSM 750L

1972 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,762 mi
Last recorded72,762 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSM 750L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,762 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,653 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,653 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,649 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,994 miles

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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DSM 750L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DSM 750L, 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 DSM 750L registered?

DSM 750L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is DSM 750L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSM 750L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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