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GRF 996V

1979 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,197 mi
Last recorded8,197 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 996V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 8,197 miles

Indicatory visual tell tail not working, audible tell tail can be clearly heard.

Nearside Rear wheel ach slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 8,196 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to brake flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel ach slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 8,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch is in the early stages of corrosion

petrol gauge not working

Fail 14 Apr 2017 8,047 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel arch is in the early stages of corrosion

petrol gauge not working

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak onto the heat exchange ducting

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak onto the heat exchange ducting

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 3,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

advise towbar electrics melted on exhaust

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,016 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 2,015 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 635 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 629 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,226 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 97,458 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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GRF 996V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GRF 996V, 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 GRF 996V registered?

GRF 996V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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