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NPO 514R

1987 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,590 mi
Last recorded80,590 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 514R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,590 miles

body pannells corroded and holed not in pescribed areas chassiss ok

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,943 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,914 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 77,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,132 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2007 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NPO 514R is a 1987 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NPO 514R, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NPO 514R is a 1987 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 7 July 1987.

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