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BAM 211H

2008 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,163 mi
Last recorded29,163 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen T249,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 211H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 29,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine bay lid will not close

Front wheel arches and front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Steering very stiff and slight knocking noise

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,842 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 28,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,289 miles

Front brake imbalance

Front bumper mount corroded

Hand brake effort low

Long foot brake travel

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,285 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake imbalance

Front bumper mount corroded

Hand brake effort low

Long foot brake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

Fail 16 Jul 2015 22,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,522 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,209 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 22,209 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,646 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 21,052 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear light cluster lenses fading

Fail 14 Jun 2010 20,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear light and indicator lenses fading

Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,502 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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BAM 211H is a 2008 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,014 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 BAM 211H, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BAM 211H is a 2008 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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