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ETA 959T

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 959T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres over 20 years old

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 26,526 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,516 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 25,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 25,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,758 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 21,758 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 17,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 15,651 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 13,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 10,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,962 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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ETA 959T is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,246 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 ETA 959T, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ETA 959T registered?

ETA 959T is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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