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XJB 531L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,241 mi
Last recorded35,241 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 531L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 35,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,444 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 31,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 31,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 30,052 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 26,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,825 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 24,824 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers not tested.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 21,338 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 19,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,982 miles

Nearside Front brake binds slightly 33kg inbalance is within limits 19%

n/s head lamp reflector slightly deteriorated pattern vague

Fail 29 Jun 2017 16,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake binds slightly 33kg inbalance is within limits 19%

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s head lamp reflector slightly deteriorated pattern vague

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 15,752 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 15,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 7,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 5,132 miles

Front brakes disc's corroded

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak under engine

Fail 2 Nov 2011 5,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brakes disc's corroded

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak under engine

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,699 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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XJB 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJB 531L, 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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XJB 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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