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OEB 785H

1970 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEB 785H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 51,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 51,419 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,188 miles

Slight steering leak.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,724 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 49,697 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes {approx 20%}

Pass 15 May 2014 44,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 44,241 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 42,934 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,929 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,606 miles

evidense of welding repair to front lower axle near steering pivot

osr tyre deteriorated side wall

Fail 18 May 2012 42,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

evidense of welding repair to front lower axle near steering pivot

osr tyre deteriorated side wall

Fail 18 May 2011 42,389 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,105 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,975 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise o/s floor

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,152 miles

advise ball joint covers

advise exhaust

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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OEB 785H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEB 785H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OEB 785H registered?

OEB 785H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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