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MVF 404M

1974 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 404M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,231 miles

some slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 7 Nov 2019 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,660 miles

wipers starting to perish and split

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,660 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

wipers starting to perish and split

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,779 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 May 2015 81,777 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 80,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,654 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 77,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,549 miles

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rear and nearside front jacking points corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,549 miles

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

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rear and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,477 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,477 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear jacking pionts slighty corroaded and offside outer sill corroaded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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MVF 404M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 60,647 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 MVF 404M, 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 52 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 MVF 404M registered?

MVF 404M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 18 July 1974.

Is MVF 404M safe to buy?

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