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ULO 712R

1977 Volkswagen T2

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

5,622 mi
Last recorded5,622 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen T262,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 712R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 5,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 5,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 3,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 356 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 96,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,956 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,516 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear outer drive -shaft boots split

slight play centre steering idler.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 87,148 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear outer drive -shaft boots split

slight play centre steering idler.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,165 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 79,664 miles

front ball joint rubbers split

front tyres in poor condition

slight exhaust leak from heat exchangers

Fail 4 Oct 2008 79,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front ball joint rubbers split

front brake pads worn

front tyres in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rocker cover gasket leaking oil

rear drive shaft gaiters split

slight exhaust leak from heat exchangers

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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ULO 712R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2 in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,362 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 ULO 712R, 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 49 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 ULO 712R registered?

ULO 712R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is ULO 712R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULO 712R shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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