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PFJ 185G

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,850 mi
Last recorded25,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 185G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,850 miles

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f cab floor corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,356 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 24,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by torsion tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 24,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 24,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,116 miles

both front jacking points getting rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight movement

engine oil leak

n/s inner sill getting rusty

n/s/r axle axle been repaired

n/s/r jacking point getting rusty

o/s/f axle getting rusty

o/s/f floor getting rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly nosiey

o/s/r outer sill getting rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,915 miles

o/s/f floorpan corroded

play in central steering pivot

Fail 25 Sep 2015 22,913 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

o/s/f floorpan corroded

play in central steering pivot

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,250 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 22,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,668 miles

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

all underneath sills,floor,sub-frame etc slightly corroded

excessive corrosion o/s/f lower step

Fail 15 Oct 2013 21,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

all underneath sills,floor,sub-frame etc slightly corroded

excessive corrosion o/s/f lower step

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,234 miles

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

outer rear drive-shaft gaiters split

Fail 8 Oct 2012 19,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

outer rear drive-shaft gaiters split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 18,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s rear d/shaft boot split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,582 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 18,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 18,569 miles

Nearside 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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in n/s out rigger

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,482 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear outer d shaft boots defective.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,478 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear outer d shaft boots defective.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,393 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 18,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,085 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

1 Some corrosion to underside outside prescribed areas 2 N/s/outer cv boot split 3 Slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,612 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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PFJ 185G is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFJ 185G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PFJ 185G is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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