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BRX 598T

2006 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,470 mi
Last recorded7,470 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen T242,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 598T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 7,470 miles

Central steering idler joint as slight play

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 6,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 6,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 5,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 5,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 5,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 5,104 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 4,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 4,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 3,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 1,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Centre pivot (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 1,089 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Centre pivot (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 6,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 96,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

front tyres differ in size to rear tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear handbrake just passed brake test this may require further work and or adjustment

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension ball joints have slight play and boots split.

battery insecure

engine noisy (oil checked and ok)

strongly advise vehicle is checked/serviced by a specialist.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 95,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear handbrake just passed brake test this may require further work and or adjustment

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension ball joints have slight play and boots split.

battery insecure

engine noisy (oil checked and ok)

strongly advise vehicle is checked/serviced by a specialist.

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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BRX 598T is a 2006 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 42,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRX 598T, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRX 598T registered?

BRX 598T is a 2006 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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