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HRL 832L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

19,254 mi
Last recorded19,254 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 832L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,120 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 15,880 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 15,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,951 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated put still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 12 Jul 2016 14,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated put still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,300 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 13,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,752 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe to hose slighty corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 12,752 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe to hose slighty corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,614 miles

Battery loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,388 miles

Slight play front balljoints.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 11,041 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering wheel half aturn out knock from rear noticed on test

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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HRL 832L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HRL 832L, 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.

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HRL 832L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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