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BHT 420J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 420J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 75,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 75,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,379 miles

Front Drag link end modification unsafe rear end incorrect nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury fuel tank area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight movement

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,924 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,287 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front inner foot panels corroded

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner foot panels corroded

Nearside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,182 miles

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

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

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

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.B.7)

all main structrual areas have corosion and looking weak

all structrual arears have plate weld repairs and undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front steering box has a slight oil leak

slight play in the front steering idler

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,781 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in the front steering idler

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,434 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer cv boots split

corrosion around o/s/r shockabsorber top mounting

front suspension lowered (ball joints at angle)

heavy corrosion to under-side of vehicle(various welded areas)

o/s/f brake grabbing

play in steering pivot arm

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 604,039 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer cv boots split

corrosion around o/s/r shockabsorber top mounting

front suspension lowered (ball joints at angle)

heavy corrosion to under-side of vehicle(various welded areas)

o/s/f brake grabbing

play in steering pivot arm

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,561 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r/inner insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,561 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r/inner insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front axle beam in an advanced state of corrosion

rear brake drums and backplates in an advanced state of corrosion

rear brake hoses and ferrules slightly deteriated

rear cv boots perished

Fail 3 Apr 2008 56,135 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chassis and structure in and advanced state of corrosion. advise immediate attention

front axle beam in an advanced state of corrosion.

rear brake hoses and ferrules slight deteriated.

rear cv boots perished

reare brake drums and back plates in an advanced state of corrosion.

some wear in all steering components.

wipers not tested due to washers being inop

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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BHT 420J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BHT 420J, 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.

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BHT 420J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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