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YKX 395J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,061 mi
Last recorded60,061 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 395J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,061 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper mounting point has corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corrosion with in 30 cm of suspension mounting point , many areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion of beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced many areas of corrosion 30 cm of shocker mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion 30 cm of brake unit mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion 30 cm of steering component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corrosion 30 cm of brake pedal mounting points many areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced many areas of corrosion 30 cm of shocker mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure backing plate corroded away (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area 30 cm of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper mounting point has corrosion

all areas of corrosion are marked in yellow chalk

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,056 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f lower floor (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame insecure o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f beam mountain x3 hole (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f beam mountain (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f lower floor (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,460 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,781 miles

split pin missing o/s/r driveshaft nut

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

split pin missing o/s/r driveshaft nut

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,850 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,434 miles

body corroded

under body corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

body corroded

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,601 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,600 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front step holoed by corrosion

offside front inner sill holed by corrosion

offside front shock absorber cover broken

offside rear brake back plate broken

rear wheel bearings have slight play

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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YKX 395J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YKX 395J, 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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YKX 395J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 17 June 1971.

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