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SCV 637M

1973 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 637M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,720 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,720 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,442 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 71,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,442 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,442 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

damaged off side rear wing almost touching tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 68,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

advise - both rear outer c.v joint gaiters split

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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SCV 637M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 SCV 637M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCV 637M registered?

SCV 637M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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