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MNW 401V

1980 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,135 mi
Last recorded10,135 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T250,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNW 401V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 10,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

steering link arm from steering box no split pin present

Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,072 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 9,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,647 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 5,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 5,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 3,288 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 3,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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MNW 401V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MNW 401V, 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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What year was MNW 401V registered?

MNW 401V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is MNW 401V safe to buy?

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