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B351 VYO

1984 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T244,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB351 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,306 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/r cill

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,788 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,755 miles

185 14 tyres on front and 185 75 14 tyres on rear

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery / altnernater light not on with ignition

general body corrosion on archs and sills

n/s/r inner cv gaiter split

reverse gear very difficult too select

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

185 14 tyres on front and 185 75 14 tyres on rear

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery / altnernater light not on with ignition

general body corrosion on archs and sills

n/s/r inner cv gaiter split

reverse gear very difficult too select

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,450 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,449 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,658 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 61,657 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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B351 VYO is a 1984 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 44,203 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 B351 VYO, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B351 VYO registered?

B351 VYO is a 1984 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B351 VYO safe to buy?

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