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LGX 356K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGX 356K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 75,176 miles

Rear light lens faded

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front slight in o/s/f

Offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering at front

Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front slight in o/s/f

slight play in steering at front

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,807 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R driveshaft inner cv boot in poor condition

O/S/R driveshaft inner and outer cv boots in poor condition

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

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

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/R driveshaft inner cv boot in poor condition

O/S/R driveshaft inner and outer cv boots in poor condition

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,623 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some free play at steering wheel

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some free play at steering wheel

some under body corrosion but all aooears sound

Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

off side rear (195/60/15) starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,567 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

off side rear (195/60/15) starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LGX 356K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGX 356K, 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 LGX 356K registered?

LGX 356K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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