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GYT 280J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,410 mi
Last recorded68,410 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 280J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,036 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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GYT 280J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 GYT 280J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYT 280J registered?

GYT 280J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GYT 280J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYT 280J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GYT 280J have outstanding finance?

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