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EMV 248T

2012 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T244,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 248T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,529 miles

Slight oil leak at gear selector rod seal area in gearbox.

Slight play in steering linkage pinion.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,320 miles

Offside Front Lower floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,090 miles

Slight play in steering damper and idler arm

Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,743 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,577 miles

Fuel hose at nearside rear slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 74,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper arm tension slack and blades smear slightly, advise attention.

Steering tight in operation when turning right 'locks-up'

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,083 miles

nearside front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 69,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 67,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 67,242 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 63,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,438 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,438 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EMV 248T is a 2012 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,700 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 EMV 248T, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EMV 248T registered?

EMV 248T is a 2012 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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