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TBK 228J

2004 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,653 mi
Last recorded32,653 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen T284,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 228J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,653 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,078 miles

Both side's rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,068 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

poor repaires around front jacking points

steering box leaking oil

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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TBK 228J is a 2004 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 84,342 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 TBK 228J, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TBK 228J is a 2004 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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