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JYB 816K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 816K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 97,196 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower steering linkage ball joint dust cover split

Central Rear Lower steering linkage ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,105 miles

Offside TAIL LIGHT DIM

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside TAIL LIGHT DIM

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,528 miles

body as corrisson inside and outside prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,528 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,499 miles

n/s front body has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2008 77,471 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

n/s front body has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 74,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 70,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 65,620 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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JYB 816K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JYB 816K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYB 816K registered?

JYB 816K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 27 March 1972.

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