MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn only working when engine is running.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play in steering and suspension joints and bushes.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn only working when engine is running.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play in steering and suspension joints and bushes.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play in steering and suspension parts.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
bulk head panel rusting
tacking points corroded
both n/s jacking pionts internals corroded
bulk head panel
fuel leak oil leak
light ageing n/s/f tyre
n/s/r brake very slow to react
n/s/r tyre heavy ageing
n/s/r wheel arch
no fog light
play n/s/f wheel
play o/s/r wheel
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated quarter (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both n/s jacking pionts internals corroded
bulk head panel
fuel leak oil leak
light ageing n/s/f tyre
n/s/r brake very slow to react
n/s/r tyre heavy ageing
n/s/r wheel arch
no fog light
play n/s/f wheel
play o/s/r wheel
Rear cv boots split
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 stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear cv boots split
CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT
CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split
offside rear suspension arm close to bump stop
slight binding rear brakes
slight interaction on both rear lights
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split
offside rear suspension arm close to bump stop
slight binding rear brakes
slight interaction on both rear lights
slight judder on nearside front brake
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure.
Both front steps corroded through outside prescribed areas.
Both headlamp surrounds insecure.
Nearside mirror missing.
cracking on lower steering doughnut
interaction on offside rear light
offside front seatbelt frayed near limit
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
wear in steering arm drag link ball joint
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
cracking on lower steering doughnut
interaction on offside rear light
judder on front brakes
offside front seatbelt frayed near limit
pitting on both front brake discs
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
wear in steering arm drag link ball joint
both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split
play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight bind on both front brakes
slight rubbing noise on offside rear
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split
play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight bind on both front brakes
slight rubbing noise on offside rear
(both) steering cup links perishing
outer (both) rear cv boots split
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both outer rear cv boots split
both steering cup links perishing
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear outer driveshaft gaitors split
corrosion outers of axle beam
slight binding o/s rear
slight play n/s bottom arm
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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DOB 980V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOB 980V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DOB 980V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1980.
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