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GRH 95T

1979 Volkswagen T2

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRH 95T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,804 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

ALL jacing points corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing

vehicle body repairs is in suspect condition .

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,369 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,831 miles

advise corrosion in front pannel

batterys insecure

previous vehicle body repair is in suspect condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Sep 2012 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion in front pannel

batterys insecure

previous vehicle body repair is in suspect condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 88,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 88,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 88,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front lower bump stop missing

nearside front seat belt short

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,235 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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GRH 95T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GRH 95T, 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 GRH 95T registered?

GRH 95T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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