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XFL 494J

1970 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,230 mi
Last recorded27,230 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFL 494J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 27,219 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt formost (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel tub seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch rear off (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspesion beam end plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills badly corroded

both sliding door to rear hard to open

play in all wheel bearings

poor standard of welding through out vehicle

throttle pedal stiff

under side corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,575 miles

Both head lamps old and producing poor beam.

Both rear cv joints weeping grease

Both side entry doors stiff in opperation

Head lamp full beam warning lamp does not work

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some corrosion to rear chassis rail

Some lift in near side front suspension components

Some slight play in all steering joints

Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both head lamps old and producing poor beam.

Both rear cv joints weeping grease

Both side entry doors stiff in opperation

Head lamp full beam warning lamp does not work

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some corrosion to rear chassis rail

Some lift in near side front suspension components

Some slight play in all steering joints

Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,226 miles

Horn weak

Some advanced corrosion to rear cross member

Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,226 miles

Horn weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some advanced corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 7,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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XFL 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFL 494J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XFL 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 9 October 1970.

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