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YJL 166L

1981 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,563 mi
Last recorded24,563 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T236,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 166L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear battery tray corroded

rusty areas to underside of vehicle

some corrosion / rusty areas to outer body work

Fail 10 Aug 2019 24,563 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear battery tray corroded

rusty areas to underside of vehicle

some corrosion / rusty areas to outer body work

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,511 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front jacking point / rigger corrosion

Offside Rear battery tray corrosion

surface rust to both under sills etc

Fail 19 Jul 2017 24,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front jacking point corrosion

Offside Rear battery tray corrosion

surface rust to both under inner sills

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very minor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play minor noise as well (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to battery tray and several areas

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very minor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt very minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play minor noise as well (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracking up in tread areas

corrosion to battery tray and several areas

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf jacking point slight corrosion

osf tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,397 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf jacking point corrosion

very slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,670 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres cracking in treads but cords not visible yet

Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres cracking in treads but cords not visible yet

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 17,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 17,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,879 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,877 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,643 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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YJL 166L is a 1981 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,271 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 YJL 166L, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJL 166L is a 1981 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 3 April 1981.

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