MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge but tyre is of a stepped design
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge but tyre is of a stepped design
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge but tyre is of a stepped design
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no main beam tell tail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no main beam tell tail
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HWE 700J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HWE 700J, 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.
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HWE 700J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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