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AMJ 168F

1968 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

7,094 mi
Last recorded7,094 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen T220,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 168F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 7,094 miles

both rear light lenses are faded

child seat fitted to offside front seatbelt

knock in steering (possibly in steering box)

nearside and offside front cab steps are badly corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside front brake disc is drilled offside disc is solid

nearside front tyre inner side wall worn indicating in may have been driven flat

nearside rear tyre is perished in the tread

nearside sill is corroded front and rear

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge and badly perished/splitting on the edge of tread - recommend replacing

parking brake has low effort only just met the minimum brake effort of 16%

slight oil leak

suspension is lower on one side

Fail 4 May 2018 7,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear light lenses are faded

child seat fitted to offside front seatbelt

knock in steering (possibly in steering box)

nearside and offside front cab steps are badly corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside front brake disc is drilled offside disc is solid

nearside front tyre inner side wall worn indicating in may have been driven flat

nearside rear tyre is perished in the tread

nearside sill is corroded front and rear

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge and badly perished/splitting on the edge of tread - recommend replacing

slight oil leak

suspension is lower on one side

Pass 31 May 2017 7,022 miles

advise battery securing method not great could be better done

advise both rear drive shafts worn in gearbox and leaking

advise different brake discs fitted n/s/f to o/s/f

advise front brake discs corroded

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise knock in steering

advise n/s and o/s front steps holed and corroded

advise n/s/f shocker lower securing nut different from o/s/f

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Fail 17 May 2017 7,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt not fully done up ? (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear drive shafts worn in gearbox and leaking

advise different brake discs fitted n/s/f to o/s/f

advise front brake discs corroded

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise knock in steering

advise n/s and o/s front steps holed and corroded

advise n/s/f shocker lower securing nut different from o/s/f

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 4 Jul 2014 6,278 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offide front steps excessively corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

steering very stiff

Fail 30 Jun 2014 6,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offide front steps excessively corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

steering very stiff

Fail 20 Jun 2014 6,250 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front shock absorber lower mounting nuts holding by the depth of the nuts.

Both front tyres slight inner sidewall damage.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

old heat exchange pipes slightly loose.

Both front step bodys corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas or affecting steering or brakes.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,224 miles

front steering pivot slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2013 3,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat belt top mounting load spread washer missing, both sides bottom mount nut loose.

Pass 23 May 2012 22,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,568 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 21,568 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 19,526 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front balljoint gaitor split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 167,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,759 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 9,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

minor fluid leak steering box

Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 110,779 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AMJ 168F is a 1968 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 20,730 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 AMJ 168F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AMJ 168F is a 1968 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 30 December 1968.

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