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WUO 572K

1971 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,008 mi
Last recorded56,008 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUO 572K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,008 miles

slight movement in front suspension ball joints

Fail 23 Aug 2022 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake valve mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight movement in front suspension ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 45,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,737 miles

corrosion to osf floor area near chassis.

Fail 28 May 2012 36,737 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Corrosion to osf floor area near chassis

Pass 11 May 2011 35,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,242 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,097 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,097 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,508 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 29,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,756 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r constant velocity boot split

o/s/r constant velocity boot split

Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,756 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r constant velocity boot split

o/s/r constant velocity boot split

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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WUO 572K is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WUO 572K, 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 WUO 572K registered?

WUO 572K is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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