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MAZ 251

1972 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,428 mi
Last recorded3,428 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 251
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 3,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 3,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 2,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 1,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 11,627 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 11,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 358 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 99,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 99,706 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 99,073 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2013 98,429 miles

27% rear brake imbalance

Both rear outer CV gaiters starting to show deterioration

Oil leak

Slight damage to the nearside front upper ball joint cover

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2012 97,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Noise on rear when driven

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear back panel to the nearside starting to show corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 97,579 miles

Noise on rear when driven

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear back panel to the nearside starting to show corrosion

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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MAZ 251 is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MAZ 251, 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 MAZ 251 registered?

MAZ 251 is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is MAZ 251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 251 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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