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VPD 264M

1974 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 264M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,149 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 107,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,925 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 106,924 miles

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 105,906 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,670 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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VPD 264M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 60,647 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 VPD 264M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VPD 264M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 23 April 1974.

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