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TRJ 166R

1977 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,769 mi
Last recorded26,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Type 232,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 166R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,734 miles

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

steering stiff /small cracks in tyres

Pass 14 May 2017 25,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS / TREAD

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 24,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,473 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 21,805 miles

oil leak from engine(poss pushrod tubes)

Fail 7 May 2014 21,784 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension axle covered in underseal and weld repaired. welding may not be of a good standard.front offside and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

wheel bolt front offside(1) in poor condition.eng oil leak which could affect heating system should be rectified.n/s handbrake effort lower than offside.

Pass 2 May 2013 20,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 19,457 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,194 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,194 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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TRJ 166R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 32,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRJ 166R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TRJ 166R registered?

TRJ 166R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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