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THO 85T

1979 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 85T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,454 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,363 miles

Steering damper mounting bush is worn but not excessively.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 40,600 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,466 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,466 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,262 miles

Nearside front bumpstop rubber is missing.

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

Offside steering damper bush is slighly worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,262 miles

Nearside front bumpstop rubber is missing.

Offside steering damper bush is slighly worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper inner mounting bush has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper inner mounting bush has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 38,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering damper mounting bush slightly worn.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 38,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

steering damper mounting bush slightly worn.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper mounting bush worn

Steering drive flange between column and steering box is slightly split and worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper mounting bush worn

Steering drive flange between column and steering box is slightly split and worn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,927 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,923 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,436 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,778 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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THO 85T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 THO 85T, 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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THO 85T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 July 1979.

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