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VRL 815H

2009 Volkswagen T2

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,352 mi
Last recorded84,352 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen T240,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 815H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,352 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 84,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front crossmember - steering box mount area (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer sill and front crossmember appear poorly repaired

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,924 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 83,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,798 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

1 of 2 o/s/f bumper fixing bolts not tight, viewed underside

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,924 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front crossmember corroded on lower edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front crossmember corroded on lower edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main beam tele tail not lighting up

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main beam tele tail not lighting up

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,008 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,095 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,095 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 15,494 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VRL 815H is a 2009 Volkswagen T2 in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 40,914 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 VRL 815H, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VRL 815H is a 2009 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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