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WSR 181T

1978 Volkswagen TYPE2

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen TYPE275,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSR 181T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,452 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,441 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned track rod bent (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 85,435 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,314 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2016 83,314 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,471 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 80,390 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,390 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,704 miles

o/s rear road wheel damaged on outer edge

slight play at o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 76,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 76,193 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,930 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 60,717 miles

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Fail 16 Nov 2005 60,717 miles

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.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for WSR 181T shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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