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EPM 642K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,586 mi
Last recorded83,586 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 642K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,586 miles

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

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)

n/s/r fooot and hand brake efforts low.

o/s/f tyre side wall perishing.

slight corrosion o/s/f lower inner wheel arch.

Pass 5 May 2010 82,918 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,547 miles

Battery insecure

battery tray corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,179 miles

steering box noisy on side to side, slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes o/s head lamp pattern weak.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,178 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

steerin box noisy on side to side movement,slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2006 79,085 miles

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

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

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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EPM 642K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPM 642K, 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 EPM 642K registered?

EPM 642K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is EPM 642K safe to buy?

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