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UNV 501R

2004 Volkswagen T2

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

8,140 mi
Last recorded8,140 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen T284,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 501R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 8,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 106,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2023 102,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 99,032 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,940 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,940 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,978 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Slight leak from steering box

front brake disc,s slightly corroded nearside front slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,854 miles

Both front brake disc,s slightly pitted due to corrosion

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Small oil leak from steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,839 miles

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2013 86,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,815 miles

Fuel hose from tank in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside top ball joint and offside lower dust boots split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,815 miles

Fuel hose from tank in poor condition

Nearside top ball joint and offside lower dust boots split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,565 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 85,852 miles

indicator bulbs pale amber

o/s/f steering arm has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f tyre very slight indent side wall

rear wheel bearings have slight play

top and bottom ball joints have slight play n/s/f, o/s/f rubbers split

Pass 8 May 2008 84,417 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all 4 ball joint gaiters split

Fail 19 Apr 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,829 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Mar 2006 82,829 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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UNV 501R is a 2004 Volkswagen T2 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 84,342 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 UNV 501R, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UNV 501R is a 2004 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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