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OMT 502K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMT 502K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,857 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,852 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,694 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in inner track rod ends+drog link ends

Fail 2 Apr 2011

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,448 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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OMT 502K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 502K, 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.

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What year was OMT 502K registered?

OMT 502K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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