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VRN 615V

1979 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,814 mi
Last recorded19,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRN 615V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,476 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,532 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

reg plates front and rear

Fail 25 Jun 2014 15,531 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 14,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake pedal has long travel.

hc level high on tickover and at 2000 rpm.

n/s rear axle beam corroding.

o/s and n/s front lower inner panel corroding.

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroding.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,061 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 1,500 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 99,485 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2006 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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VRN 615V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VRN 615V, 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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What year was VRN 615V registered?

VRN 615V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 19 October 1979.

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