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SEY 27L

1972 Volkswagen Van

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,690 mi
Last recorded32,690 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Van52,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 27L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 32,690 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 May 2015 32,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 May 2014 32,500 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

play in steering column joint/bearing

Pass 17 May 2013 29,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension lowered

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspenion low advise

Pass 3 May 2011 23,221 miles

front and rear suspenison

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,151 miles

front and rear suspension advise

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,507 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,899 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 1,896 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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SEY 27L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 52,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEY 27L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SEY 27L?

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What year was SEY 27L registered?

SEY 27L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is SEY 27L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEY 27L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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