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STW 938K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,556 mi
Last recorded38,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 938K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,453 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,470 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,425 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 335,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 295,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 24,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2007 24,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2006 21,242 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 21,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to underside of vehicle not within prescribed areas

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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STW 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 STW 938K, 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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What year was STW 938K registered?

STW 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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