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XFN 953V

1979 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,294 mi
Last recorded15,294 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFN 953V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 May 2012 15,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body corroded.

horn tone weak.

o/s/r chassis corroding.

washers weak.

Pass 13 May 2011 14,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 13,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body in very poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,178 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s front lower door steps and o/s and n/s,centre inner front panel.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,122 miles

corrosion to ,o/s and n/s,inner and outer door steps,o/s/f floor,inner front body panel.

os and n/s rear back plates starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s inner panel,floor,outer and inner lower wheel arches corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,518 miles

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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XFN 953V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 41,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFN 953V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFN 953V registered?

XFN 953V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XFN 953V safe to buy?

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