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TAH 428N

1974 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

42,125 mi
Last recorded42,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 428N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 42,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle unable to sustain idle speed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,264 miles

body corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2017 40,492 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 39,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 39,627 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear driveshaft loose

Pass 5 May 2015 38,837 miles

body poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 38,825 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,260 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,602 miles

both rear drive shaft jounts dry

o/s/f upper ball joint seal split

slight play in steering idler

steering coupling cracking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,602 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

both rear drive shaft jounts dry

fuel hose from tank perrished

o/s/f upper ball joint seal split

slight play in steering idler

steering column has some movement

steering coupling cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 353,320 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,326 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,159 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,691 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,303 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s mirror broken bad oil leak vehiclastructure very rusty in places

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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TAH 428N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 TAH 428N, 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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TAH 428N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 13 August 1974.

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