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AAP 169J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 169J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 61,657 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers floor corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,588 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,999 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,600 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,546 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on steering component (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,893 miles

n/s rear inner cv joint loose

rear cv boots perrished

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,893 miles

n/s rear inner cv joint loose

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear cv boots perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,055 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,040 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

fluid leak on n /s rear gearbox

n/s rear drive shaft loose

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 35,882 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 34,328 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 34,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AAP 169J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 AAP 169J, 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 55 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 AAP 169J registered?

AAP 169J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 12 May 1971.

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