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GBF 357T

1979 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 357T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,600 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,666 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/mirror poor

rear brakes out of balance

rear exhaust heat exchangers poor

Pass 4 May 2010 37,741 miles

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

underbody poor in places

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heat exchanger poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,021 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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GBF 357T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBF 357T, 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

How do I check the history of GBF 357T?

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What year was GBF 357T registered?

GBF 357T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is GBF 357T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBF 357T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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