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GKM 166L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKM 166L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,487 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,967 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,869 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,869 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2012 50,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,554 miles

near side front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2011 50,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 49,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,959 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 47,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GKM 166L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GKM 166L, 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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What year was GKM 166L registered?

GKM 166L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 20 November 1972.

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