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GAA 211K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,906 mi
Last recorded65,906 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 211K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,906 miles

corrosion to front chassis

plat at steering wheel

previous welding repairs

Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

corrosion to front chassis

plat at steering wheel

previous welding repairs

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,758 miles

both front lower shocker bushes have slight play

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to nearside front step area

nearside front tyre worn to limits

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

previous welding repairs

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,740 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front step panel corroded

previous welding repairs

slight perishing to steering joint dust boots

slight play at steering wheel

slight wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,853 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

previous welding repairs

slight judder offside front brake

slight play at steering wheel

steering ball joint dust boots perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carried out test in wet conditions

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

previous welding repairs

Fail 19 Oct 2012 57,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carried out test in wet conditions

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

previous welding repairs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lower shocker bushes worn

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front chassis rusty

previous welding repairs

slight wear to both rear tyre inner edges

sligth play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,766 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,974 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber perishing

fuel cap perished

nearside front tyre worn low

play in all wheel bearings

play in steering column

previous welding repairs

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,936 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2007 43,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,589 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,589 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GAA 211K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAA 211K, 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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GAA 211K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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