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DGU 81T

1979 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,097 mi
Last recorded47,097 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGU 81T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 47,097 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s body sills corroded slightly

nsf tyre tread cracked

nsr tyre tread cracked

osf tyre tread cracked

osr tyre tread cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,928 miles

Cracking to tread to n/s/r tyre.

Cracks to tread of n/s/f tyre.

Front wipers deteriorated.

Fail 24 May 2012 46,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Cracking to tread to n/s/r tyre.

Cracks to tread of n/s/f tyre.

Excesive corrosion within 30 cm of n/s/f chassis leg.

Front wipers deteriorated.

corrosion to front discs.

Pass 10 May 2011 44,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,510 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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DGU 81T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DGU 81T, 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

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What year was DGU 81T registered?

DGU 81T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DGU 81T safe to buy?

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