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GFO 56K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,492 mi
Last recorded6,492 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 56K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 4,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 3,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 3,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 2,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,462 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,460 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,742 miles

All tyres perished.

Front ball joint gaitors perished.

Front inner valance weak.

Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r outer sill weak.

Fail 29 May 2012 95,737 miles

Nearside 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)

Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

All tyres perished.

Front ball joint gaitors perished.

o//s/r outer sil weak.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,716 miles

front anti roll bar close to floor due to vehicle been lowered

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,682 miles

Centre Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front and rear suspension very low

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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GFO 56K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GFO 56K, 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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GFO 56K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 February 1972.

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