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SCP 269T

1979 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,196 mi
Last recorded37,196 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCP 269T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 36,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,196 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 35,196 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,813 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,813 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,397 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,120 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf tyre wall cracking

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf outer cv gaitor split

osf tyre wall cracking

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,646 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/rear drive shaft outer c.v gaiter split

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/rear drive shaft outer c.v gaiter split

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,722 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 24,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear outer c.v gaitor split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 24,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SCP 269T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCP 269T, 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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What year was SCP 269T registered?

SCP 269T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 26 April 1979.

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