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TYV 112M

1973 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,713 mi
Last recorded7,713 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYV 112M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 7,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 6,779 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front bump stop missing (upper)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 5,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

off side front - upper suspension arm bump stop missing

Fail 4 Feb 2015 5,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 4,659 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 4,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 4,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 2,058 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 2,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 790 miles

n/s track rod slightly damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 790 miles

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

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

n/s track rod slightly damaged

o/s front tyre sidewall started to deteriate

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,113 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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TYV 112M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TYV 112M, 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 TYV 112M registered?

TYV 112M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 12 September 1973.

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