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YTA 510L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 510L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,006 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake performance close to minimum limit

Slight play in central steering idler

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake performance close to minimum limit

slight play in center steering idler

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,588 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 86,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 86,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,451 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 86,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,325 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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YTA 510L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTA 510L, 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 YTA 510L registered?

YTA 510L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is YTA 510L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 510L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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