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OMT 472K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,003 mi
Last recorded71,003 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMT 472K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,003 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 70,999 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr cv gaitor split

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 109,697 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 109,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 109,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 109,697 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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OMT 472K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OMT 472K, 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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OMT 472K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 24 July 1972.

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