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TEY 42L

1973 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEY 42L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018
Pass 11 Jun 2016
Pass 13 Jun 2015
Pass 18 Jun 2014

all front dust covers deterated

Pass 13 Jun 2013

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2010 588 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,716 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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TEY 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TEY 42L, 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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What year was TEY 42L registered?

TEY 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is TEY 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEY 42L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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