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PFS 450M

1974 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,655 mi
Last recorded44,655 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFS 450M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 44,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,237 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 44,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front door step

Nearside Rear sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer sill

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,183 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,183 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear nearside backplate damaged

slight play centre steering idler

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,183 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front nearside brake slight binding

rear nearside backplate damaged

slight play centre steering idler

steering damper nearside mounting rubber twisted (needs attention)

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,183 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise jacking points not continuosly welded

heater trunking made up of cardboard trunking

offside front wheel slight damage

piece of floor section missing behind front seat offside

slight move -ment steering column

steering noisy

varios steering ball joints slight wear

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,183 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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PFS 450M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PFS 450M, 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 PFS 450M registered?

PFS 450M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PFS 450M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFS 450M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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