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HRJ 47V

1980 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T250,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRJ 47V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,680 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a post / front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting b post above jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger / jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above tow bar and engine mounting cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above tow bar and engine cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill repair covered in silicone

Offside Rear sill repair covered in silicone

Pass 3 May 2018 72,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 72,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,173 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,997 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,942 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,238 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear wheels

slight marks on n/s front seat belt

slight movement to front suspension top ball joints

under body starting to rust at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,238 miles

slight bind on rear wheels

slight marks on n/s front seat belt

slight movement to front suspension top ball joints

under body starting to rust at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,823 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

N/S/R SHOCKER SLIGHT DAMP

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM RUSTING

O/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R UNDER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING

Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

N/S/R SHOCKER SLIGHT DAMP

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM RUSTING

O/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R UNDER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,742 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear brake back plate rusting

rear brakes slight bind may require attention

shock absorbers showing wear

under body rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,092 miles

n/s/r chassis getting rusty at trailing arm mounting point

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r chassis getting rusty at trailing arm mounting point

under body getting rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r chassis corroded at trailing arm mounting point - not exsessive

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r chassis corroded at trailing arm mounting point - not exsessive

under body getting rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,438 miles

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

bind on rear brakes

pad inspection

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,240 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 63,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake balance poor

offside front caliper brake pipe, rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2006 62,511 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,511 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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HRJ 47V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 50,124 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 HRJ 47V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HRJ 47V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 28 January 1980.

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