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SAK 533J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 533J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,146 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play/ noise

steering box slight movement

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,789 miles

steering box slight play

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front track rod end slight movement

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

rear wheel bearings slight play

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,894 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BOOT SPLIT

OFFSIDE INNER TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT CORROSION OVER CHASSIS AND SECTIONS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLES

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 9 Jun 2006 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor chassis corrosion in several areas.

n/s/f lower swivel boot split.

n/s/r bumps top mounting corroded.

o/s inner track rod end ball joint worn to limit.

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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SAK 533J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 SAK 533J, 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 55 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 SAK 533J registered?

SAK 533J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is SAK 533J safe to buy?

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