MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering stiff /small cracks in tyres
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
oil leak from engine(poss pushrod tubes)
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.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 tyres cracking
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is TRJ 166R safe to buy?
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