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RLY 680L

1973 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,339 mi
Last recorded38,339 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 680L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 38,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,636 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 37,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,285 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 35,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,646 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 32,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,943 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 28,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 28,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,711 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,968 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,867 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

nearside front inner sil/ nearside rear inner sil /offside front /rear inner /outer sils corosion/rusty advise attention in near future

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2005 25,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER VALENCE NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLE NOT LOAD BEARING OR PERSCRIBED AREA

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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RLY 680L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 45,269 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 RLY 680L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RLY 680L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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