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YJJ 790V

1979 Volkswagen T2

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJJ 790V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,038 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,740 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Oil leak from engine

Slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,816 miles

Both sills, front inner wheel arches and body of vehicle corroded.

Dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Front discs pitted.

Front number plate damaged.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sills, front inner wheel arches and body of vehicle corroded.

Dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Front discs pitted.

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front brake hose perished.

Oil leak from engine area.

Slight play in offside front and both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,442 miles

n/s/f brake hose poor condition

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f brake hose poor condition

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,798 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 41,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 28,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise pipe in o/side wheel arch needs securing.ball joint gaiter split o/side front lower.steering wheel free play needs attention.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,944 miles

advise pipe in o/side wheel arch needs securing.ball joint gaiter split o/side front lower.steering wheel free play needs attention.

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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YJJ 790V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YJJ 790V, 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.

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YJJ 790V is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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