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HFG 676T

2002 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,899 mi
Last recorded212,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Type 286,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 676T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 212,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 210,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 205,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 205,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 205,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 202,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 202,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 199,317 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 199,282 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes perished by fuel filter.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 193,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 189,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 186,504 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering pivot in front subframe (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 184,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 184,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 180,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 177,502 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 175,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 172,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 169,311 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,989 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 165,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 161,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 160,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 157,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 156,893 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 156,893 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 154,351 miles

both seat belts slow to retract

cable loose on fixings on nearside rear chassis rail

oil leak

some wear to centre steering idler arm unit

surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail in engine bay

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel fixings

Fail 12 Oct 2005 154,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both seat belts are slow to retract

cable loose on fixings on nearside rear chassis rail

oil leak

some wear to centre steering idler arm unit

surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail in engine bay

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel fixings

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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HFG 676T is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFG 676T, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFG 676T registered?

HFG 676T is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for HFG 676T shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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