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BRU 183K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 183K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 67,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,217 miles

main beam tell tell light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2023 67,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

main beam tell tell light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,696 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (Marked yellow Chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor Corroded (Marked Yellow Chalk)

Offside Front Cross member corroded (Marked Yellow Chalk)

Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,167 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,884 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hole in nearside inner sill

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,847 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp loose but exhaust is secure

Offside Rear inner sill has a hole but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,091 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 63,089 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,514 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill.

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,320 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion nearside rear and offside rear inner sills outside of prescribed areas

poorly welded repairs to vehicle underside

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,957 miles

both steering track rods slightly bent

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

slight play steering idler pivot

Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

rear number plate lamp affected by another lamp

slight play steering idler pivot

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,052 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,048 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

jacking points corroded and in poor condition front and rear.

nearside front floor corroded and holed

offside and nearside floor pan corroded and holed

Battery insecure

Pass 21 May 2007 53,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 53,262 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle is very rusty underneath

Pass 12 May 2006 51,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front valance is corroded

Fail 10 May 2006 51,592 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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BRU 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRU 183K, 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.

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BRU 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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