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GPH 519K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 519K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,852 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,657 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,476 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,307 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,307 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,550 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,550 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,348 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,079 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 52,078 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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GPH 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPH 519K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPH 519K registered?

GPH 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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