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ASR 238T

1979 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASR 238T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 54,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 52,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 51,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at o/s drivshaft/diff

oil leak at sump

Pass 16 May 2014 50,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bolt missing o/s/r bumper bracket

Pass 31 May 2013 48,276 miles

play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2013 48,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,230 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 44,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 61,622 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 61,622 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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ASR 238T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 ASR 238T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASR 238T?

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What year was ASR 238T registered?

ASR 238T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ASR 238T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASR 238T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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