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EKP 568L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 568L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,754 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 78,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,973 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,037 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,025 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 76,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,878 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,226 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 75,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 71,962 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 69,618 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,618 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,609 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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EKP 568L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKP 568L, 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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What year was EKP 568L registered?

EKP 568L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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