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ULO 495R

1994 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

6,276 mi
Last recorded6,276 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 495R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 6,276 miles

Offside Front sill getting thin

Fail 20 May 2026 6,276 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill getting thin

Pass 23 Dec 2024 6,275 miles

steering idle as slight play in it

Pass 22 Dec 2023 6,252 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering idle as slight play in it

Pass 13 Sep 2022 6,138 miles

Lower steering idler as a bit of play init

Pass 12 Aug 2021 4,807 miles

Central getting thin

Nearside Rear above out rigger getting thin

Pass 11 Sep 2020 2,989 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 2,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 2,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 2,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 2,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 2,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 1,086 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 1,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,041 miles

nearside and offside frontpanels are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension slightly corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,247 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust & heat exchangers very corroded.

Pass 8 May 2012 92,858 miles

n/s/f brake hose cracking.

o/s/f brake hose cracking.

o/s/r outrigger corroded,but JUST outside prescribed area.

Fail 4 May 2012 92,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake hose cracking.

o/s/f brake hose cracking.

o/s/r outrigger corroded,but JUST outside prescribed area.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,347 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 90,341 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,969 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 87,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,230 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,434 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear valance corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,024 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side inner sill to rear quarter panel slightly corroded

nearside side door step slightly corroded

offside bottom ball joint cover split

offside chassis slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,024 miles

Oil leak

near side inner sill to rear quarter panel slightly corroded

nearside side door step slightly corroded

offside bottom ball joint cover split

offside chassis slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2006 69,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ULO 495R is a 1994 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ULO 495R, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ULO 495R is a 1994 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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