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YNN 188M

1973 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNN 188M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,043 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 96,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,545 miles

Nearside wiper blade is splitting slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner wheel has slight corrosion

Offside mirror glass is cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both steps have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,545 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade is splitting slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner wheel has slight corrosion

Offside mirror glass is cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both steps have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,602 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,602 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (3.3.A.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Inner quarter is corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 91,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Inner quarter is corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 77,446 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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YNN 188M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YNN 188M, 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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YNN 188M is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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