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XAO 249Y

1982 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

22,587 mi
Last recorded22,587 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 249Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 22,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 21,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 20,910 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2016 19,746 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 19,746 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 19,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 19,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 18,550 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 18,550 miles

oil leak from engine

rear suspension beam corroded on both sides

Fail 16 May 2013 18,237 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 18,237 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 16,954 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 16,954 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 16,418 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 16,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,867 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 15,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 13,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 112,876 miles

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?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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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.

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