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CYL 389H

1970 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 389H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 58,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,603 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 57,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf track rods ends rubbers split

steering box play

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf track rods ends rubbers split

steering box play

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear number plate characters small (can be read at 20 meters)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,603 miles

rear number plate characters small (can be read at 20 meters)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,900 miles

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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CYL 389H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYL 389H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYL 389H registered?

CYL 389H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is CYL 389H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYL 389H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYL 389H have outstanding finance?

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