MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel filter fitted in wrong direction and clipped to starter motor (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned track rod bent (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) hose and pipe mounting insecure (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned track rod bent (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear road wheel damaged on outer edge
slight play at o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s rear road wheel damaged on outer edge
slight play at o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise adjusting h/brake travel
n/s rear floor corroded and holed
this vehicle was heavily under sealed at time of this test
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes & complete underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal
o/s/f brake pad cover missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WSR 181T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 75,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSR 181T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WSR 181T registered?
WSR 181T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 7 November 1978.
Is WSR 181T safe to buy?
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