MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,515 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread. also cut apparent. cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread. also cut apparent. cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread. also cut apparent. cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread. also cut apparent. cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering component casing not properly attached DAMPER (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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GLW 355T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GLW 355T, 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.
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What year was GLW 355T registered?
GLW 355T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 July 1979.
Is GLW 355T safe to buy?
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