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DBP 291L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,404 mi
Last recorded18,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 291L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 17,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 166,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 8,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 8,251 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DBP 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DBP 291L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBP 291L registered?

DBP 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is DBP 291L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBP 291L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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