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HYB 740T

1979 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T2 Camper43,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 740T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,989 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

general perishing of all dust covers to steering and suspension joints

near side rear tyre wall perished

Fail 14 Jul 2012 74,158 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)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both rear inner sills corroding on both offside and near side

general perishing of all dust covers to steering and suspension joints

near side rear brake starting to bind

near side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 72,545 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,277 miles

n,s,r foot and h/brake low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 36,093 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

advise osf washer poor and jet loose

Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

advise spare tyre perished

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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HYB 740T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 43,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYB 740T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYB 740T registered?

HYB 740T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 30 April 1979.

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