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LYB 688P

1975 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,552 mi
Last recorded47,552 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen T253,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 688P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 47,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 47,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 46,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,709 miles

low effort on rear service brakes

Pass 23 May 2013 45,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,312 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,257 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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LYB 688P is a 1975 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LYB 688P, 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.

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What year was LYB 688P registered?

LYB 688P is a 1975 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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