MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion front inner door steps
front axle beam starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion front inner door steps
front axle beam starting to corrode
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
handbrake close to excessive travel
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
handbrake close to excessive travel
slight bind front nearside brake
slight bind rear offside brake
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
handbrake close to excess travel
rear offside handbrake performance low
slight bind rear offside brake
slight noise front offside and front nearside wheel bearings
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front indicators discoloured
handbrake close to excessive travel
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OMT 489K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMT 489K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OMT 489K?
You can check the full history of OMT 489K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OMT 489K registered?
OMT 489K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1972.
Is OMT 489K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OMT 489K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OMT 489K have outstanding finance?
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