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REC 130V

1980 Volkswagen T2

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T250,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 130V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 95,954 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit horn wire rubbing on brake pedel (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill to door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill to door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed n/s sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to wheel cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides ends corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail end corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to wheel cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 94,801 miles

Corrosion around nearside rear lamp unit

Nearside front inner step/floor corroded

Nearside front outer sill/step corroded, outside any prescribed area

Nearside rear arch corroded, outside any prescribed area

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside front inner step corroded

Offside front outer sill/step corroded, outside any prescribed area

Offside rear axle slight corrosion

Offside rear outer sill corroded, outside any prescribed area

Oil leak Slight ()

Slight play in steering relay

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

Fail 22 May 2017 94,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Mixture running lean (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion around nearside rear lamp unit

Nearside front inner step/floor corroded

Nearside front outer sill/step corroded, outside any prescribed area

Nearside rear arch corroded, outside any prescribed area

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside front inner step corroded

Offside front outer sill/step corroded, outside any prescribed area

Offside rear axle slight corrosion

Offside rear outer sill corroded, outside any prescribed area

Oil leak Slight ()

Slight play in steering relay

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,351 miles

Corrosion around nearside rear lamp unit

Nearside & Offside outer sills corroded, not within prescribed areas

Nearside rear arch corroded

Offside door step corroded, not within any prescribed area

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering relay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,341 miles

Corrosion around N/S rear lights

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded outside any 12" area

O/S door step corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering relay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,341 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Slight play in steering relay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Corrosion around N/S rear lights

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded outside any 12" area

O/S door step corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

corrosion to o/s/f door step

under trays fitted incorrectly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,130 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 91,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

rust in n/s/r inner sill

rust in o/s door step

slight play in steering idler

Fail 31 May 2011 91,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

rust in n/s/r inner sill

rust in o/s door step

slight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,740 miles

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

brakr pipes corroded at front calipers

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brakr pipes corroded at front calipers

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,113 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 86,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 86,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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REC 130V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 50,124 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 REC 130V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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REC 130V is a 1980 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 15 April 1980.

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