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YWV 621K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 621K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,682 miles

Small engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2025 68,682 miles

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

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

Small engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2023 68,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 68,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Small engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 68,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,495 miles

Small engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,643 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,357 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,288 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,329 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 50,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 47,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 42,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 3,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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YWV 621K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWV 621K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWV 621K registered?

YWV 621K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is YWV 621K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWV 621K shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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