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RJU 861M

1974 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 861M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 73,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Axle fractured enadiquatly repaired (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,393 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded

front axle corroded and repaired

oil leak at engine

rear x member and fuel tank floor corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 73,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 73,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,627 miles

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

offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

steering damper mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

steering damper mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,280 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre condition

o/s/front tyre condition

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,825 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear outer chassis member starting to corrode & weaken

wear in steering idler bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 63,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,919 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,942 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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RJU 861M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 60,647 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 RJU 861M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJU 861M is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 26 April 1974.

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