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KLM 581N

1975 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen T253,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 581N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,802 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,192 miles

Co% and hyhrocarbon levels from exhaust high. Pre 1st august 1975 visual inspection only.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Co% and hyhrocarbon levels from exhaust high. Pre 1st august 1975 visual inspection only.

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,863 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,863 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,863 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,863 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 45,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front seat belt covers missing

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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KLM 581N is a 1975 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,285 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 KLM 581N, 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 51 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 KLM 581N registered?

KLM 581N is a 1975 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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