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OBE 278G

1968 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,496 mi
Last recorded22,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen T220,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBE 278G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 22,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 22,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 20,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,750 miles

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

f/n/s & f/o/s chassis corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s inner sills corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,287 miles

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

both steering arm gaitors perishing

f/n/s & f/o/s chassis corroding

fuel pipe perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,370 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,368 miles

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

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 15,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake light swiches not secured

genral condition of under side is corroding and welding repairs under sealed and unable to see condition

petrol fumes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

welding repairs to front subframe both sides

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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OBE 278G is a 1968 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 20,730 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 OBE 278G, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBE 278G is a 1968 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 1968.

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