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EGH 506J

1970 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

25,269 mi
Last recorded25,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 506J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,269 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear. (2.6.2)

speedo operation erratic and not possible to read mph.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 25,269 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked yellow. (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside of front beam axle chalked yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

7 pin trailer socket not working as intended.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear. (2.6.2)

nearside front none prescribed area corroded chalked.

speedo operation erratic and not possible to read mph.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 23,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,576 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 18,480 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wipers deteriorating.

Cover on brake master cylinder deteriorated.

Engine leaking oil.

O/s/r driveshaft boot deteriorated.

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

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

Stop lights on trailer wiring n/w.

Washers not all hitting screen.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 16,588 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine running very badly, h/c very high.

Long footbrake travel.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 13,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 13,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 13,771 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,194 miles

body condition poor

brake mastercylinder clevis has bolt fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 10,194 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

body condition poor

brake mastercylinder clevis has bolt fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2008 6,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front foot wells have poor repairs

corrosion front axle beam

Fail 11 Jan 2008 6,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion front axle beam

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front foot wells have poor repairs

Pass 23 Jan 2007 3,445 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 3,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split

underside of vehicle generally rusty and major panel repair work carried out

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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EGH 506J is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 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 EGH 506J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EGH 506J is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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