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WWV 189K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWV 189K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 41,937 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt three front (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear inner sill rusty just passable

rear brake back plates rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

tyres ageing on sidewalls only just passable

Fail 26 May 2017 41,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt three front (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear inner sill rusty just passable

rear brake back plates rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

tyres ageing on sidewalls only just passable

Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s center pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s center steel pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner sill by rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear by axle /suspension mounting. (rear floor, cross member, inner sill & wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

no seat belt's in rear

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,855 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear outer cv boot split

o/s rear wheel arch/inerwing rusty just passable

rear floor & crossmembers rusty/weak ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s rear outer cv boot weak

rear crossmember weak & rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,830 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise removeing cover & checking steering box

o/s rear outer c/v boot split

rear body rusty above suspenson

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,251 miles

o/s rear outer cv boot split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 40,251 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear outer cv boot split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,559 miles

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

rear cv boots split

Pass 8 May 2006 37,418 miles

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

rear drive shaft 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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WWV 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WWV 189K, 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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WWV 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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