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YTA 721S

1979 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen T241,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 721S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 47,816 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s & o/s lower sills & o/s/f lower body corner.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

engine oil leaking onto exhaust heat exchanger.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,505 miles

corrosion at o/s lower front panel,os/f wheel arch,o/s outer sill,n/s outer sill.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion at o/s lower front panel,os/f wheel arch,o/s outer sill,n/s outer sill.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,843 miles

slight corrosion at o/s/f wheel arch and bottom section of o/s/f wing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion at o/s/f wheel arch and bottom section of o/s/f wing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,388 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,300 miles

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,300 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres have perished and slpit sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F,N/S/R+O/S/R TYRES HAVE PERISHED AND SPLIT SIDEWALLS.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YTA 721S is a 1979 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTA 721S, 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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What year was YTA 721S registered?

YTA 721S is a 1979 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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