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ERL 586L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 586L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 10,558 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 9,962 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 9,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,914 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 8,914 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 8,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 8,435 miles

general rust and repairs under car

Fail 9 Jun 2011 8,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear 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 9 Jun 2010 7,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 7,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,996 miles

o/s headlamp slightly out of focus

o/s/r floor pan split

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2009 4,984 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r outer cv gaiter split

o/s headlamp slightly out of focus

o/s/r floor pan split

o/s/r outer and inner cv gaiter split

oil leak

rear brake out of balance

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2008 215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2008 203 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 93,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 93,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,659 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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ERL 586L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ERL 586L, 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 ERL 586L registered?

ERL 586L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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