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GLK 579J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLK 579J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,572 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

underseal unable to inspect some items

Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

underseal unable to inspect some items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear noise when spinning wheel

Offside Front chassis poor welding

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

hole in ns floor but not within 30cm

indicator telltale faulty

Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear noise when spinning wheel

Offside Front chassis poor welding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

hole in ns floor but not within 30cm

indicator telltale faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,483 miles

off side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,636 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,204 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in area of brake component off side front

steering box leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,219 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2007 68,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,212 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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GLK 579J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 GLK 579J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLK 579J registered?

GLK 579J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 16 April 1971.

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