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PHJ 411K

1979 Volkswagen T2

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

13,176 mi
Last recorded13,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 411K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal plates welded in various places underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel/brake noise on rotation,, recommend check

non std front suspension/steering system fitted,,, low riding coil springs etc

o/s sliding door,, recommend attention to security and condition of same

o/s/f inner sill panel corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle surface corrosion in places

variuos places underside of vehicle, coated in thick under seal

Fail 21 Jul 2017 13,155 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers mirror,,, lhd vehicle (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers not working (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal plates welded in various places underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel/brake noise on rotation,, recommend check

non std front suspension/steering system fitted,,, low riding coil springs etc

o/s sliding door,, recommend attention to security and condition of same

o/s/f inner sill panel corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle surface corrosion in places

variuos places underside of vehicle, coated in thick under seal

Fail 3 Jul 2017 13,135 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view drivers mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' drivers sun visor not in secure position , (8.3.1a)

Offside stop light dimmer than n/s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

advise condition of n/s outer sill panel,, recommend attention

metal plates welded to various places underside of vehicle,,

n/s/r wheel/brake,, noise on rotation,, recommend check

non-std front suspension fitted,, ie low riding coil springs etc

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s mirror glass missing,, recommend attention

o/s outer sill panel, slightly corroded

o/s sliding door ,, recommend attention to security and condition of same..

o/s/f inner sill panel corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

under side of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,763 miles

advise condition of drivers sun visor

advise condition of windscreen washer pipe

advise handbrake travel

fuse box insecure,, recommend attention

metal plates welded in various places to underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel/brake noisy in rotation, recommend check

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal, limiting view

Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

fuse box insecure,, recommend attention

metal plates welded in various places to underside of vehicle

n/s/r wheel/brake noisy in rotation, recommend check

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal, limiting view

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to sill but not considered structural

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 12,736 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to sill but not considered structural

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 May 2015 12,711 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,497 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 11,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion nearside rear jacking point

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,805 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion nearside rear jacking point

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,499 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 11,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

batterys insecure

general corrosion to body

front floors badly corroded

gearbox mount failed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,676 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2011 9,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2010 6,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,790 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 20 Mar 2009 4,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,705 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 4,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007

brake lights work but nslightly dull

plates welded inside so slightly untidy under vehicle

rear inner arches corroded been welded and covered over very hard to inspect

the sills are filled but are ok with a magnet

this vehicle has had major welding all under the vehicle it also has filler every where making it extremlly hard to inspect

wipers deterioated

Pass 17 Feb 2006 2,370 miles

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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PHJ 411K is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 PHJ 411K, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PHJ 411K is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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