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MLC 852L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,353 mi
Last recorded59,353 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 852L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 59,353 miles

Battery insecure

offside and nearside front floor corroded.

offside and nearside rear floor corroded.

slight play at steering pivot on front axle.

Fail 7 May 2008 83,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside front floor corroded.

offside and nearside rear floor corroded.

slight play at steering pivot on front axle.

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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MLC 852L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MLC 852L, 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 MLC 852L registered?

MLC 852L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MLC 852L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLC 852L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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