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TTU 712H

2016 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Type 264,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 712H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 78,365 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 75,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 68,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,936 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides, Steering rack track rod ends slightly ply.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,922 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides, Steering rack track rod ends slightly ply.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,016 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,009 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,995 miles

Braking system leaking O/S/R wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering locking device missing drag link system (nuts marked) (2.2.C.1g)

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

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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TTU 712H is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TTU 712H, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTU 712H registered?

TTU 712H is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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