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NME 820L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,681 mi
Last recorded7,681 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 820L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 7,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,542 miles

nearside front crossmember rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2015 7,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front crossmember rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2015 7,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/f step rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering idler has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,997 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 6,139 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front crossmember corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 6,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front crossmember corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 5,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,986 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 3,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 2,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 2,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,869 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 99,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 97,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 95,676 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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NME 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NME 820L, 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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What year was NME 820L registered?

NME 820L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is NME 820L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NME 820L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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