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SEL 846H

1970 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,626 mi
Last recorded40,626 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 846H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,626 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 40,626 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,871 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 39,062 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (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' objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2012 31,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2011 30,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

condition of body around offside front seatbelt mounting point

condition of brake pedal rubber worn

serface corrossion on nearside front flexy to caliper brake pipe

Fail 13 May 2011 30,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

condition of body around offside front seatbelt mounting point

condition of brake pedal rubber worn

serface corrossion on nearside front flexy to caliper brake pipe

Pass 27 May 2010 28,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,286 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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SEL 846H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEL 846H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEL 846H registered?

SEL 846H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 15 January 1970.

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