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YKG 956K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,538 mi
Last recorded24,538 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKG 956K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 24,526 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock adsorber/engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock adsorber/engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake hub slight run out

Nearside Rear slight bearing noise

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion by os an ns rear engine mounts

some body mounts corroded os an ns

various brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 13 Oct 2016 24,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake hub slight run out

Nearside Rear slight bearing noise

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion by os an ns rear engine mounts

some body mounts corroded os an ns

various brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,118 miles

brakes pipes an underside covered in thick undersill

seat belt mount has been repaired but filled over

several body mounts corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 23,115 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip the wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

brakes pipes an underside covered in thick undersill

seat belt mount has been repaired but filled over

several body mounts corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 23,081 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,809 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 27,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,683 miles

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

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

Slight chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2012 166,939 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,062 miles

both brake pipes corroded near master cylinder

brake pedal travel high

corrosion to outer skin at o/s/f inner wheel arch

drivers door hard to close

freeplay in steering box

n/s exhaust joint blowing slightly

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

wipers slow

Fail 27 Jan 2011 13,062 miles

Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both brake pipes corroded near master cylinder

brake pedal travel high

corrosion to outer skin at o/s/f inner wheel arch

drivers door hard to close

freeplay in steering box

horn tone is silly

n/s exhaust joint blowing slightly

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

wipers slow

Pass 15 Feb 2010 1,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,556 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 99,556 miles

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

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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YKG 956K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YKG 956K, 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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YKG 956K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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