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LLP 879K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,448 mi
Last recorded39,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLP 879K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,448 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,962 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 38,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,998 miles

Batterys insecure

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear floor pan is corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering damper has worn bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,294 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,722 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in lower steering column bush. o/s and n/s rear bumper brackets corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in lower steering column bush. o/s and n/s rear bumper brackets corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,722 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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LLP 879K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLP 879K, 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.

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LLP 879K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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