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JYB 117N

1983 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 117N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 81,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification jacking point (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside and offside under sill is holed and corroded but not with in suspension

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2023 81,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,106 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine has a slight oil leak

no reverse light

offside and nearside centre sills are corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine has a slight oil leak

hazard lights are not working

nearside and offside centre sills are corroded

no reverse lights

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,762 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bit of corrosion on chassis by steering box

engine has a oil leak

no reveres lights

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,761 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction on dash and mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bit of corrosion on chassis by steering box

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

no reveres lights

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,901 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 63,901 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints x3 (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,791 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 62,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,015 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,015 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,325 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,323 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

steering columm bottom bearing worn

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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JYB 117N is a 1983 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 JYB 117N, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JYB 117N is a 1983 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 4 November 1983.

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