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GAY 61N

1974 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,118 mi
Last recorded9,118 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAY 61N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 9,118 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

centre steering arm gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 7,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly cracked

offside front tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 5,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front steering arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,750 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,748 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 95,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear outer c.v boots split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear outer c.v boots split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,651 miles

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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GAY 61N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 60,647 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 GAY 61N, 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 52 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 GAY 61N registered?

GAY 61N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GAY 61N safe to buy?

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