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EVF 177K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 177K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 74,330 miles

some surface corrosion along front inner panel and steps

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,096 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 65,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe brokken (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,977 miles

all four front ball joints have some movement

slight surface corrosion in area of brake master cylinder

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded near body mount

Fail 31 Mar 2012 56,002 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded near body mount

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,142 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have surface cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have surface cracking

Pass 11 May 2006 44,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,991 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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EVF 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVF 177K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVF 177K registered?

EVF 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is EVF 177K safe to buy?

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