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TYX 700F

1968 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,406 mi
Last recorded1,406 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen T220,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYX 700F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 1,406 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion, various components

Fail 18 Jul 2018 1,405 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings center pivot (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion, various components

Pass 30 May 2017 901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 900 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported All under side wiring. May cause a short (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure bolts missing (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight bind osr brake

Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,209 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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TYX 700F is a 1968 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 20,730 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 TYX 700F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TYX 700F is a 1968 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 5 July 1968.

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