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FFL 489L

1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,183 mi
Last recorded92,183 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper56,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 489L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 92,183 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides fraying at edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area corroded

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear rusting /several areas

Rear cross member panel

both inners sills rusty / corrosion

Fail 21 May 2018 92,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides fraying at edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area corroded

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear rusting /several areas

Rear cross member panel

both inners sills rusty / corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,955 miles

Nearside Front inner wing to floor area corrosion

Offside Front door step underside corrosion

Offside Front tyre side wall corrosion minor

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Rear Oil leak ()

general rusty areas to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,955 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wing to floor area corrosion

Offside Front door step underside corrosion

Offside Front tyre side wall corrosion minor

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Rear Oil leak ()

general rusty areas to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,050 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,230 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr wheel when rotated noise from inside brake drum

osr tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2015 87,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr wheel when rotated noise from inside brake drum

osr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,453 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,241 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle at various stage of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle at various stage of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2009 79,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,769 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 78,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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FFL 489L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 56,412 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFL 489L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FFL 489L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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