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Q835JKN

1985 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,512 mi
Last recorded22,512 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Type 244,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ835JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 22,512 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver seat slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front brake pipes slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,495 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

driver seat slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front pipes slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre inner, outer & tread surfaces slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 22,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

driver seat slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front pipes slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre inner, outer & tread surfaces slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,420 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 22,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,664 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,655 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front door coroded

Offside rear body coroded by bumper

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,358 miles

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

Oil leak

advise engine needs checking as heads our leeking oil .

Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,344 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fog light on the wrong side and not working should be on offside rear

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter worn and split

offside rear drive shaft inner and outer gaiters worn and split

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,724 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 14,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

all four rear cv boots split

engine oil leak

slight play from steering arm

Fail 8 Sep 2005 9,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear driveshaft gaiters deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,379 miles

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

rear driveshaft gaiters deteriated

Fail 26 Aug 2005 9,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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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Q835JKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 44,523 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 Q835JKN, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q835JKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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