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TNX 850N

1971 Volkswagen T2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,379 mi
Last recorded22,379 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNX 850N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion under all of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,955 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 14,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,888 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 99,685 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,897 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 95,893 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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TNX 850N is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 TNX 850N, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNX 850N registered?

TNX 850N is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TNX 850N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNX 850N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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