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DAF 177K

1972 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 177K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,655 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 82,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,827 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 73,838 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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DAF 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 53,283 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 DAF 177K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAF 177K?

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What year was DAF 177K registered?

DAF 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is DAF 177K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAF 177K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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