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NLV 56S

1977 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen T262,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLV 56S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 67,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 65,763 miles

all four tyres perrishing

Pass 28 May 2014 65,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 65,207 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2013 63,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,752 miles

general corrosion and weakness in various areas

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

idle speed irratic

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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NLV 56S is a 1977 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,362 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 NLV 56S, 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 49 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 NLV 56S registered?

NLV 56S is a 1977 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is NLV 56S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLV 56S shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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