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UTR 36T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,871 mi
Last recorded43,871 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTR 36T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,752 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 41,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill hole/ chassis / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe from servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded underside hole

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,029 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 40,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in steering arm

Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,073 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,548 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 17,478 miles

slight tightness in offside swivel ball joints.

Fail 15 May 2013 17,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight tightness in offside swivel ball joints.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,867 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

metal brake pipes have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,243 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 13,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering idler

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 99,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 99,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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UTR 36T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 UTR 36T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTR 36T registered?

UTR 36T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is UTR 36T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTR 36T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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