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1984 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,686 mi
Last recorded29,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 29,686 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 29,687 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Slight play in steering relay lever

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 25,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 19,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 18,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,405 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both nearside and offside front steps

offside rear outer cv gaiter has started cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,227 miles

ADVISE,general underbody corrosion,co high.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,728 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner & outer wing panels

Fail 6 Jun 2011 10,728 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner & outer wing panels

Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,447 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion,corrosion o\s\f and n\s\f steps,front floor and battery tray

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 2,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 97,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 96,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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12 BUS is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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12 BUS is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 18 June 1984.

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