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TCD 131R

2012 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,219 mi
Last recorded2,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T244,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 131R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 2,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 1,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 1,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 1,325 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings As marked (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake have run out . Brake drums ..

Both top ball joints /gaiters are perished cracking .

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,990 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 99,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 98,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 98,567 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,402 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (inner and outer) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,849 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,569 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

steering wheel deteriorateing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

steering wheel deteriorateing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,668 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,120 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Apr 2012 83,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre perished and split

slight exhaust blows

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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TCD 131R is a 2012 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,700 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 TCD 131R, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TCD 131R registered?

TCD 131R is a 2012 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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