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ABW 365K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,652 mi
Last recorded32,652 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 365K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 32,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 32,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,240 miles

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,161 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/R Park brake needs adjustment

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Steering rod slightly bent

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2012 64,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/R Park brake needs adjustment

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Steering rod slightly bent

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,149 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,149 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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Oil leak

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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ABW 365K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ABW 365K, 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 ABW 365K registered?

ABW 365K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is ABW 365K safe to buy?

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