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SMG 975M

1974 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,728 mi
Last recorded90,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Type 238,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMG 975M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,728 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,619 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt three out of four. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,447 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

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

Nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

All four wheel bearings have slight play

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

Nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,494 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,628 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 53,607 miles

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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SMG 975M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMG 975M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMG 975M registered?

SMG 975M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 16 May 1974.

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