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FCG 873K

1972 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 873K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Various areas of corrosion

Various steering and suspension bushes - gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,087 miles

corrosion on doors and sills may turn to sharp edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion surfacing on most body panels

Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion surfacing on most body panels

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,029 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,374 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,514 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s rear brake sticking on

o/s front brake calliper sticking on

o/s front wheel has slight buckle

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,279 miles

O/S/R side light dim

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,060 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,058 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearsidefrpnt tyre slightly perrished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 13 Jul 2007 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FCG 873K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCG 873K, 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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FCG 873K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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