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UWP 283R

1976 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,774 mi
Last recorded53,774 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen T248,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 283R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 52,707 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 52,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,976 miles

brake pedal anti slip has wear

front brakes have slight brake imbalance and slight fluctuation

rear n/s outer drive shaft gaiter has deterioration

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,135 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 67,057 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 52,059 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 52,059 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

f/to rear brake pipe exess under sealed on pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,562 miles

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

Corrosion in the lower inner section of the offside wheel arch

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

Parking brake lever travel is becoming excessive

Play appearing in the steering mechanism idler

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,756 miles

o/s/floor section becoming badly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/front floor section becoming badly corroded

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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UWP 283R is a 1976 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 48,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWP 283R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWP 283R registered?

UWP 283R is a 1976 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is UWP 283R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 283R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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