MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front shock absorber lower bushes have slight movement
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge tread low and slightly out of swhape meets mot regs
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
floor pan under battery tray corroded and holed, but battery secure
n/s headlight lens cracked but not affecting lighting
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
floor pan under battery tray corroded and holed, but battery secure
n/s headlight lens cracked but not affecting lighting
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Both rear driveshaft outer boots badly spilt
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear driveshaft outer boots badly spilt
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear driveshaft outer boots badly split
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?
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CEF 423T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 CEF 423T, 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.
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CEF 423T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 June 1979.
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