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VOY 229L

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,356 mi
Last recorded75,356 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 229L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,381 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,019 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2010 73,792 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,814 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 72,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 72,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,596 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 72,425 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VOY 229L is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 VOY 229L, 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.

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VOY 229L is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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