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VJJ 593T

1979 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

29,868 mi
Last recorded29,868 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJJ 593T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,868 miles

AGE RELATED GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Front Lower CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front FOOT WELL CORRODED

Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

AGE RELATED GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Front Lower CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front FOOT WELL CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,853 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR IN GENERAL BUT VIEW VERY RESTRICTED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE INSIDE VEHICLE STRUCTURE.PILLARS ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL AGE RELATED BODY CORROSION PRESENT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 29,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL TO INNER SILL WELDING MISSED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR TO SILL & WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO BULKHEAD. PREVIOUS REPAIR CORRODED & FRACTURED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOX SECTION NOT WELDED ADEQUATELY TO SUPPORTING STRUCTURE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL TO WHEEL ARCH (WELDS MISSED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL,LARGE HOLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AGE RELATED GENERAL CORROSION VISIBLE ON UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 29,829 miles

Nearside Rear dubious repair to inner sill

Offside Rear dubious repair to inner sill

floor under pan corroded/holed

Pass 10 May 2017 29,787 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,742 miles

n/s and o/s underbelly pans corroded through

Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s and o/s underbelly pans corroded through

windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,084 miles

corrosion to non structual item, nearside under belly

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,083 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion to non structual item, nearside under belly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,525 miles

Lower belly pans corroding with age

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,525 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension bump stops missing

Lower belly pans corroding with age

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 27,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 27,102 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,571 miles

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

exhaust requires attention

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,522 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,505 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,160 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 21,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipe to n\s\f flexible pipe corroding

o\s and n\s floors outer sections rusting

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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VJJ 593T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 VJJ 593T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VJJ 593T is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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