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MRD 883J

2012 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T244,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 883J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 68,464 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,354 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 68,323 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 68,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 68,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2018 68,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 67,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,989 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear exhaust box to heater box joint slight blow

nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 1 May 2013 64,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 2 May 2012 62,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MRD 883J is a 2012 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,700 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 MRD 883J, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRD 883J registered?

MRD 883J is a 2012 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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