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BPU 851L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,099 mi
Last recorded52,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 851L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,099 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre close to ten years old all tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 52,099 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre close to ten years old all tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,095 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 52,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 52,974 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,974 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 52,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 52,974 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 52,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both batteries insecure

front number plate cracked

maoin beam warning light inop

nearside battery tray corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside front steps corroded

offside front floor corroded near seat belt mount

towbar removed

Fail 8 Jun 2012 52,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both batteries insecure

front number plate cracked

main beam warning light inop

nearside battery tray corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside front steps corroded

offside front floor corroded near seat belt mount

Pass 9 May 2011 52,974 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

small rusty hole in offside front inner wheel arch

vehicle heavly undersealed

Fail 9 May 2011 52,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

small rusty hole in offside front inner wheel arch

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,973 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,982 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 52,973 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,972 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

under body coating

Fail 29 May 2007 52,972 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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BPU 851L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 45,269 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 BPU 851L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPU 851L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 20 July 1973.

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