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Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 c (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel hose leaking under tank (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak from engine
rear suspension beam corroded on both sides
oil leak from engine
rear suspension beam corroded on both sides
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside and offside rear axle beam slightly corroded
nearside front outrigger holed and corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside and offside rear axle beam slightly corroded
nearside front outrigger holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
o/s/f jacking point corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
dampness both front shock absorbers
noted welding repairs
underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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XAO 249Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAO 249Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XAO 249Y registered?
XAO 249Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 December 1982.
Is XAO 249Y safe to buy?
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