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OYH 563L

1972 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,983 mi
Last recorded151,983 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T253,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 563L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,983 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 151,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 151,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

odometer same as last test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,983 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 151,983 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 151,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 151,983 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front door step badly corroded and holed

Fail 20 Apr 2015 151,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

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

front door step badly corroded and holed,

Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,983 miles

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

oil leak

seat belts starting to fray

Fail 14 Apr 2014 151,983 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

oil leak

seat belts starting to fray

Pass 29 Apr 2013 151,983 miles

both front suspension arms have in and out movement

Fail 29 Apr 2013 151,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front suspension arms have in and out movement

Pass 2 May 2012 151,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bump stops missing

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Apr 2012 151,983 miles

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bump stops missing

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2010 151,983 miles

Rec slight play in upper beam suspension

Pass 27 Aug 2009 151,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 151,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 151,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rec corrosion o/s/r floor

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 151,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rec corrosion o/s/r floor

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

Pass 11 May 2007 151,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 151,983 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 2 May 2006 151,983 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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OYH 563L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 53,283 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 OYH 563L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYH 563L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 20 October 1972.

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