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LCW 227T

1978 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,087 mi
Last recorded17,087 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen T245,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 227T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,087 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,792 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 14,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 12,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 11,162 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 7,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 3,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,442 miles

Rear fuel hose deterioated

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 3,442 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fuel hose deterioated

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 1,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 1,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,709 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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LCW 227T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 45,224 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 LCW 227T, 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 48 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 LCW 227T registered?

LCW 227T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is LCW 227T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCW 227T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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