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RTT 257M

2007 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen T254,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 257M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,758 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in centre steering idler

some corrosion to brake servo

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise park brake effort 18%

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,397 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise slight play in front centre steering swivel joint

Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise slight play in front centre steering swivel joint

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,115 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/S/F brake sticking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,001 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Sep 2011 28,000 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 May 2009 27,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,978 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,977 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,911 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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RTT 257M is a 2007 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,130 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 RTT 257M, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RTT 257M registered?

RTT 257M is a 2007 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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